SUMMARY.md

Table of contents

• Establishing an Effective GBIF Participant Node
• 1. Introduction
• 2. What is a GBIF Participant node?
  • Box 1. Definitions of key structures and roles in the GBIF network at the level of Participant count
• 3. Why are Participant nodes needed?
  • Box 2. Stakeholders involved in GBIF activities at the Participant level

4. What services do Participant nodes provide?

• 4.0 Introduction
• 4.1 Supporting biodiversity data mobilization
• 4.2. Supporting biodiversity data management and curation
• 4.3. Supporting biodiversity data analysis and use
• 4.4. Coordinating the landscape of biodiversity-related initiatives including participating in the G

5. What do Participant nodes need to be effective?

• 5.1 Basic requirements
• 5.2 Characteristics

6. What is the recommended process for establishing a Participant node?

• 6.0 Introduction
  • Box 3. A participatory approach to establishing a Participant node
• 6.1 How should a GBIF Participant select the institutional location for a node?
  • Table 1: Generalized examples of the types of institutions designated as hosts of GBIF Participant n
• 6.2 What are the recommendations on the staff roles within nodes?

7. Further support for establishing a Participant node

• 7.0 Introduction
• 7.1 How can I find examples of Participant nodes?
• 7.2 How can the GBIF Participant Node Managers Committee assist in establishing Participant nodes?
• 7.3 How does GBIF support capacity enhancement for Participant nodes?
• 7.4 What other documentation and resources are available for Participant nodes?
• 7.5 Contact for further support