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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
[email protected] 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 [email protected]
Questions on [email protected]
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Into the Application!•Navigation•Multi-tasking
Multiple WindowsMultiple Tabs
•Searching options•Enclosure Functionality•Creating Roles