Volunteer Transcriber for Herbarium Specimens

2 weeks ago


Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Full time

Contribute to Kew's Digital Collections

We are seeking volunteers to help us transcribe information from herbarium specimen labels. This valuable data will enable us to make our collections digitally available to the world, facilitating scientific research and discovery.

As a volunteer transcriber, you will play a crucial role in helping us achieve this goal. Your efforts will contribute to the development of Kew's digital online catalogue of plant and fungal specimens, making it an invaluable resource for scientists, historians, and students worldwide.

Our collections comprise over 8 million pressed plant and fungal specimens, representing more than 90% of all known plant genera, 70% of known plant species, and 60% of known fungal species. By transcribing the information on specimen labels, you will help us unlock the secrets of these collections and make them accessible to a global audience.

To get started, create an account on our DigiVol portal and begin exploring our collections. You will find tutorials and guidance to help you through the transcription process. Your contributions will be invaluable in building a comprehensive digital catalogue of our plant and fungal specimens.

Get Involved and Make a Difference

By volunteering your time and skills, you will be contributing to the development of a world-class digital resource. Your efforts will help us achieve our mission of making our collections available to the world, facilitating scientific research, and promoting education and conservation.



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