Paleontological Research Institution

The Museum of the Earth will increase public access to specimens in the recently-donated Cornell University Malacology Collection. The museum will digitize the specimens, geo-reference associated localities, photograph primary and secondary type specimens, and digitize the original labels. The museum will then physically integrate the Cornell collection into its existing modern mollusk collection. All specimen data, including images, will be publicly available online through the institution's searchable database and other data aggregators. Completion of these activities will enhance the collection's long-term preservation and increase public access, making it easier to use the specimens in exhibits, teaching, public outreach, and research.