Georeferencing of collecting localities

Wed Apr 9 15:46:31 CDT 2003

Hi all;

We are in the process of database cataloguing many of our natural history collections here at the ROM with the goal of making this data available via The Species Analyst.  One of the areas that requires attention is the georeferencing of collecting localities.  For some disciplines, georeferencing is simply done with the aid of topographical maps, others are able to use Natural Resources Canada's Canadian Geographical Names website.  Can anyone recommend some other more efficient methods to assist us in our endeavours?

Many thanks
Brad

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  Brad Hubley
  Entomology Collection Manager
  Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Biology 
  Royal Ontario Museum
  100 Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario           
  Canada    M5S 2C6

  Phone:  1-416-586-5764 
  FAX:      1-416-586-5553 
  email:  bradh at rom.on.ca 
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