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BHL participates in meetings at the Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle (Paris)

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I was honored to participate in the signing ceremony on 2 December 2016 where Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle officially joined the Biodiversity Heritage Library. Accompanying Dr. Nancy E. Gwinn (Smithsonian Libraries Director and Chair of the BHL Members’ Council), the ceremony was held in the amphitheater of the Galeries d’Anatomie comparée et de Paléontologie. Attending on behalf of the MNHN were Dr.
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December 7, 2016byMartin R. Kalfatovic
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Biodiversity Heritage Library Welcomes Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle as a New Member

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The Biodiversity Heritage Library is pleased to welcome the Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle (MNHN) as a new Member. As BHL’s 17th Member, MNHN will expand the breadth of BHL’s collection and service to the global scientific community. The Muséum’s membership came into effect at a ceremony in Paris at the Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle on 2 December 2016. During the ceremony, Dr. Bruno David, President of the Muséum, signed a certificate of membership on behalf of MNHN, and Dr. Nancy E.

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December 5, 2016byGrace Costantino
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Announcing the New Holiday Collection in the BHL Store!

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Get ready for the holidays with the new Holiday Collection in the BHL store! The collection includes greeting cards, ornaments, mugs, and gifts featuring fun holiday-themed art from the Biodiversity Heritage Library.

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December 1, 2016byGrace Costantino
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Black Friday Sale Nov. 23-27! Save 10% Off in the BHL Store

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Are you planning to do some shopping for Black Friday? Do you want your purchase to make an impact on biodiversity conservation and research? Then the BHL Black Friday Sale is perfect for you! From November 23-27, save 10% off select products in the BHL store.
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November 23, 2016byGrace Costantino
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BHL Recognized for Award at the DLF Forum

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During an award ceremony at the Digital Library Federation (DLF) Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 7, the Biodiversity Heritage Library was recognized as a co-recipient of the inaugural DLF Community/Capacity award, along with the American Archive of Public Broadcasting. The Community/Capacity Award honors cross-institutional collaboration and constructive, community-minded capacity building in digital libraries, archives, and museums. During the month of June, DLF member organizations voted on an impressive list of 16 nominees to determine the award winner.
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November 9, 2016byGrace Costantino
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BHL Program Director attends the Global Biodiversity Information Facility, 23rd Governing Board Meeting

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The Biodiversity Heritage Library participated in the Global Biodiversity Information Facility’s 23rd Governing Board meeting, 25-26 October 2016 in Brasilia, Brazil. I attended the meetings as the Head of Delegation for the BHL, substituting for Constance Rinaldo (Museum of Comparative Zoology/Harvard University). The two days of meetings brought together both the voting members (at the national level) and associate members (including the BHL). The meeting proved a fertile ground to meet with BHL users to discover new ways that the BHL can partner in the global biodiversity community.
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November 8, 2016byMartin R. Kalfatovic
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Of Dragons and Interns: Meet the Woman Who’s Helping Us Add Dragons and Other Fun Products to the BHL Store!

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BHL is excited to welcome Carolina Murcia, our new Product Development and Marketing Intern! Over her eight-month internship through the Smithsonian Libraries in Washington, D.C., Carolina will conduct market research and create products and marketing materials for the BHL CafePress store.
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October 19, 2016byGrace Costantino
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