Specimen catalog database

How to Search and Download Data from the SERNEC Data Portal for WILLI Collections

Over half of WILLI’s 80,000 specimens have been cataloged to date. You can search and download specimen data at the SERNEC data portal.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Go to the SERNEC Portal:
   Access the SERNEC data portal.

2. Navigate to “Search Collections”:
   At the top menu, click on the “Search Collections” tab.

3. Select Institutions:

   • On the left side, you’ll see a list of participating institutions.
   • To search only one institution (e.g., William & Mary):
     
     • Click “Deselect All” at the top of the institution list.
     • Scroll and select “William & Mary” from the list.

4. Proceed to the Search Page:
   Click the green circular “NEXT” button at the far right of the page (top or bottom).

5. Filter Your Search:

   • On the main search page, you can filter results by geography, taxon, and other criteria as needed.
   • Once your filters are set, click the green rectangular “SEARCH” button at the far right (top or bottom).

6. Download Your Results:

   • After the results display, look for the small yellow square icon that resembles a file at the top right of the results page.
   • Click this icon to download your data.

7. Check Your Download:

   • Open the downloaded file to ensure the data matches your search criteria.
   • If you see missing data or errors, try repeating your search or adjusting your filters. If persistent problems occur, contact SERNEC support.

 

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