RMCA provide “digested” historical collections data that has been presented to GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). Up to 43,443 geo-referenced occurrence records from Albertian Rift Birds can be seen (http://data.gbif.org/ datasets/resource/93) using the recommended standards protocols (DiGIR and BioCase) and data schemas (DarwinCore and ABCD).
More collaboration in this field is also planned with Professor Charles Kahindo, University Bukavu, DR Congo, via the TDWG activities. See www.tdwg.org/fileadmin/2008 conference/slides/Poster_TDWG2008_PatriciaMergen.pdf
