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Collections Management Plan for the U.S. Geological Survey Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Samples Repository

Scientific Investigations Report 2022-5106
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https://doi.org/10.3133/sir20225106

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Abstract

Since 2002, the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Samples Repository has been supporting U.S. Geological Survey research by providing secure storage for geological, geochemical, and biological samples, organizing and actively inventorying these sample collections, and providing researchers access to these scientific collections for study and reuse. Over the years, storage facilities have changed, and new collections management strategies have been adapted as sample collections have grown and as research programs and focuses have shifted. The commitment of the samples repository to preserve and provide physical samples for future research, however, has remained the same. This report documents the collections management plan developed and implemented by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Samples Repository to manage the center’s scientific collections.

Suggested Citation

Buczkowski, B.J., 2022, Collections management plan for the U.S. Geological Survey Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center samples repository: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2022–5106, 13 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/sir20225106. [Supersedes U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Reports 2006–1187 and 2018–1100.]

ISSN: 2328-0328 (online)

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Table of Contents

  • Preface
  • Abstract
  • Introduction to the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Samples Repository
  • Mission Statement
  • Samples Repository Facilities
  • Types of Samples Preserved and Maintained in the Samples Repository
  • Acquisition of Samples
  • The Collections Inventory
  • References Cited
  • Glossary
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Collections management plan for the U.S. Geological Survey Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center samples repository
Series title Scientific Investigations Report
Series number 2022-5106
DOI 10.3133/sir20225106
Year Published 2022
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center
Description Report: vi, 13 p.; Data Release
Country United States
State Massachusetts
Other Geospatial Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center
Online Only (Y/N) Y
Additional Online Files (Y/N) N
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