Biodiversity Heritage Library
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The Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) is the world's largest open access digital library , providing free access to biodiversity literature to the global public . BHL works in partners
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The Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) is the world's largest open access digital library , providing free access to biodiversity literature to the global public . BHL works in partnership with libraries, museums, botanical gardens and other research institutions around the world to contribute to biodiversity research and conservation.
BHL History
- 2005: Discussions begin to establish a consortium
- 2006: Founded by 10 natural history libraries and botanical gardens
- 2007: Website launched, digitized documents made available
- 2011: Over 5 million pages of literature digitized
- Currently: Over 50 institutions worldwide participate, with over tens of millions of pages of documents available
Representative collections and services
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collection:
- The museum holds books, magazines, papers, illustrations, etc. related to biodiversity from the 15th to the 21st centuries.
- Covers a wide range of literature , including endangered species, ecosystems, evolution, and taxonomy
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service:
- Full-text search and download of articles
- View and download high resolution images
- Searching for information on species and taxa
- Providing tools and APIs for researchers
The Significance and Impact of BHL
By making biodiversity literature accessible, BHL advances research, enhances education, and supports conservation efforts.
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Advancement of research:
- Researchers around the world can now access valuable literature without geographical restrictions, contributing to improved research efficiency and quality.
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Educational enrichment:
- Students and teachers now have access to a wealth of information about biodiversity, contributing to improved education
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Supporting conservation efforts:
- Providing information on endangered species and ecosystems contributes to promoting conservation efforts
BHL is guided by the philosophy of open access and shares knowledge about biodiversity with people around the world to support efforts to protect life on Earth.
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