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Introduction to ZIMS

An Overview of Concepts and Navigation

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And your datais there!

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Concept 1 – Internet basedAccess anywhere

Automatic updates

Instant view

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Concept 2 – Single Accession and Single RecordSingle Accession into ZIMS – one global recordGlobal Accession Number (GAN)

Assigned by the application Local Accession Number

Assigned by youMandatory (MedARKS and SPARKS support)

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Ensure logical processesCannot hatch a dispositioned

eggDeveloped by Programmers

and Subject Matter ExpertsOur Perfect World is not Perfect

Concept 3 – Business Rules

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Concept 4 – Data Standards

What is a Data Standard?Pre-filled lists you can select fromAvoids confusion of free text fieldsDeveloped by Subject Matter Experts

support@isis.orgScreen TitleField nameTerm and DefinitionFrequency of Use

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Goes beyond animal collectionPermitsTranspondersCollection Trips

EnclosuresDimensions, barriers, substratesMaintenanceWater quality and environmental measurements

StaffTeams and DepartmentsZIMS Roles

Concept 5 – Institution Management

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Roles Assigned by Local AdministratorISIS Template Roles – not editableCustom roles - editable

Role TrimmingYour Role determines what screen access you have

Search/View, Edit, Add, Remove

Concept 6 – Role Based Access

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The 6 Concepts of ZIMSInternet BasedSingle RecordLogicalStandardizedEntire InstitutionRole Based Access

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My Information is Different –What Shows?

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Taxonomyo Local View• Most updated Taxonomy at your

Institution• Preferred Synonym

o Global View• First Reporting Institution• Subsequent holders selecting

DNA/RNA Genetic Analysis

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Sex

o Local View• What you recorded

o Global View• Per current/last holder

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Birth Date

o Local View• What you recorded

o Global View• First reporting institution

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Other Conflicts?

o All Information Shown

o Conflicts in Red

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Why Yes, you CAN edit that!

If you entered it, you can Edit/Remove it

If entered by another facility, you cannot

Oops! moments – Undo options

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To help you:For information about training:

training.isis.org

To play in ZIMShttp://training.isis.org (WBT Option)

To submit Bugs or Future Enhancementssupport@isis.org

Questions on trainingmemberservices@isis.org

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Into the Application!•Navigation•Multi-tasking

Multiple WindowsMultiple Tabs

•Searching options•Enclosure Functionality•Creating Roles