Inventory at NPL is normally done either directly into Specify, or by filling out printed inventory sheets. This page will focus on the database direct method.
To set up the query, you'll need to download the saved query to your desktop.
If ITS won't let you download files from the internet, copy the code from this page, paste it into a notepad file (NOT MS Word) and save the file as TypeRoomQuery.xml.
To begin, select a drawer from the type room (Make a note which cabinet it was taken from) and, using the trolley, move it to your workstation.
Then, log into Specify.
Collecting Info- does the database say 'no data', or 'France' while the specimen label says something else?
Determination- does the taxon match? Is the Type status correct?
Inventory and Preparations- is the type and number of pieces correct?