GBIF nodes participating in the Metabarcoding Data Programme are invited to this initial community call to learn about functionalities of the Metabarcoding Data Toolkit (MDT) and discuss effective engagement with data holders. Attendees will share strategies, early feedback on MDT use, and ideas for community-building activities to enhance collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Agenda
Flexible agenda ~ 2 hours with short break
| Topic | Duration |
|---|---|
| Round of brief introductions | 10 min |
| Introduction to DNA Metabarcoding Biodiversity Data | 10 min |
| Demonstration of the MDT (incl Q&A) - Justification/Reasoning - Data Templates - Data Processing - MDT Administration | 60 min |
| Q&A on Tool Usage | 10 min |
| Feedback from Early Usage (Node Perspectives) | 10 min |
| Resources and Materials | 10 min |
| Plans for Engaging Data Holders (Node Discussion) | 10 min |
| Final Q&A | 10 min |
Feel free to participate on the discourse forum. For any questions about this community call please write to dna@gbif.org