Registry of Scientific Collections
Started in 2007, ReSciColl contains more than 3.5 million items.
ReSciColl promotes discovery and reuse of scientific assets. ReSciColl includes metadata records describing geological, geophysical, and biological collections and data managed by state geological surveys and the U.S. Geological Survey. These collections include rock samples, thin sections, field notebooks, photographs, maps, datasets, and more. Collections are described using metadata elements that assist users in discovering, understanding, accessing, and using physical collections.
The ReSciColl Map provides a graphic display of scientific collections with sort and filter capabilities.
The ReSciColl Inventory provides an alphabetical list of collections by organization, background information, and access to associated items.
The ReSciColl Dashboard in ScienceBase for creating and updating collections has now been retired. Training will be provided by NGGDPP staff on the new documentation tools. NGGDPP has developed enhanced metadata profiles for scientific collections and items, with new tools and guidance.
Create and Update Collections
Collection metadata must now be submitted as mdJSON. Metadata is created or updated using mdEditor.
Collection and Item Dashboard
Manage collections and items using the dashboard.