There are many GBIF resources aimed at supporting the work of nodes at the GBIF ONLINE RESOURCE CENTRE. Please visit it at http://www.gbif.org/orc/. If you want to have more information about the system, you can follow this link.
Below, you will find a selection of some of the most relevant resources on how to build a participant node.
Concept papers
The following concept papers have been written by the GBIF Secretariat based on the collective experience of the Nodes Community. They aim to provide guidance to new GBIF Participants on how to establish a Participant Node. They are draft documents that are continually developing with feedback from the Nodes Community.
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Towards establishing a functional GBIF Participant Node
This document is the first of a series about how to establish and maintain a GBIF Participant Node. This one focuses on the concept of a Participant Node as a Biodiversity Information Facility (BIF), as well as on the key features and conditions to facilitate a successful implementation for the Part...1843 downloads
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The role and mandate of GBIF Participant Nodes at the national level
A short document describing GBIF Participant Nodes and their roles on the national level.1376 downloads
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Setting up a Participant Node coordinating unit: suggestions on structure and staff requirements
Guidelines for new GBIF Participant Node Managers on setting up a Participant Node coordinating unit, providing suggestions on structure and staff requirements.2031 downloads
Presentations
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Presentation: Roles and Importance of GBIF Participant Nodes
Extensive presentation about the figure of GBIF Nodes and their key role for the appropriate functioning of the network.705 downloads
