1. The Code, Copyright & ZooBank:The Code, Copyright & ZooBank:
Briefing the Science PressBriefing the Science Press
ICZN, The Natural History Museum, London, U.K.
iczn@nhm.ac.uk www.iczn.org
Andrew Polaszek, Executive Secretary, ICZN

2. The Code

8. Amendments to the Code proposed by Jerald HarrisAmendments to the Code proposed by Jerald Harris
(Bull. Zool. Nomenclature 61(3) Sept 2004:(Bull. Zool. Nomenclature 61(3) Sept 2004:
Recommended additions in italicsRecommended additions in italics))

9. Amendments to the Code proposed by Jerald HarrisAmendments to the Code proposed by Jerald Harris
(Bull. Zool. Nomenclature 61(3) Sept 2004:(Bull. Zool. Nomenclature 61(3) Sept 2004:
Recommended additions in italicsRecommended additions in italics))
Article 8.1.3. It must have been produced in an edition containingArticle 8.1.3. It must have been produced in an edition containing
simultaneously obtainable copies by a method that assures numeroussimultaneously obtainable copies by a method that assures numerous
identical and durable copies,identical and durable copies, including documents that containincluding documents that contain
Digital Object Identifier numbers and for which electronicDigital Object Identifier numbers and for which electronic
documents are followed by hard-copy release.documents are followed by hard-copy release.

10. Amendments to the Code proposed by Jerald HarrisAmendments to the Code proposed by Jerald Harris
(Bull. Zool. Nomenclature 61(3) Sept 2004:(Bull. Zool. Nomenclature 61(3) Sept 2004:
Recommended additions in italicsRecommended additions in italics))
Article 8.1.3. It must have been produced in an edition containingArticle 8.1.3. It must have been produced in an edition containing
simultaneously obtainable copies by a method that assures numeroussimultaneously obtainable copies by a method that assures numerous
identical and durable copies,identical and durable copies, including documents that containincluding documents that contain
Digital Object Identifier numbers and for which electronicDigital Object Identifier numbers and for which electronic
documents are followed by hard-copy release.documents are followed by hard-copy release.
Article 9.8. Text or illustrations distributed by means of electronicArticle 9.8. Text or illustrations distributed by means of electronic
signals (e.g. by means of the World Wide Web),signals (e.g. by means of the World Wide Web),
except where such material meets the provision of Article 8.1.3;except where such material meets the provision of Article 8.1.3; or…or…

11. Amendments to the Code can be published as “Declarations”Amendments to the Code can be published as “Declarations”
i.e. Do not require a new Codei.e. Do not require a new Code
Possible to amend Code by the end of 2006Possible to amend Code by the end of 2006

12. Amendments to the Code can be published as “Declarations”Amendments to the Code can be published as “Declarations”
i.e. Do not require a new Codei.e. Do not require a new Code
Possible to amend Code by the end of 2006Possible to amend Code by the end of 2006
BUT DOES THIS GO FAR ENOUGH?BUT DOES THIS GO FAR ENOUGH?

13. Interim recommendations to publishers ofInterim recommendations to publishers of
scientific descriptions of animals:scientific descriptions of animals:
1. Ask reviewers to check for Code-compliance1. Ask reviewers to check for Code-compliance
2. If “1.” not possible, ask ICZN2. If “1.” not possible, ask ICZN
3. Ensure new taxon descriptions conform to the3. Ensure new taxon descriptions conform to the
current Code requirements, esp. Article 8.6current Code requirements, esp. Article 8.6

14. ZooBank:ZooBank:
A possible long-term solutionA possible long-term solution
for web taxonomy & copyright?for web taxonomy & copyright?

15. •Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
ZooBank:ZooBank:
A possible long-term solutionA possible long-term solution
for web taxonomy & copyright?for web taxonomy & copyright?

16. •Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•How will it work?How will it work?
ZooBank:ZooBank:
A possible long-term solutionA possible long-term solution
for web taxonomy & copyright?for web taxonomy & copyright?

17. •Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•How will it work?How will it work?
•Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
ZooBank:ZooBank:
A possible long-term solutionA possible long-term solution
for web taxonomy & copyright?for web taxonomy & copyright?

18. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•““Visibility” of animal names and nomenclatural actsVisibility” of animal names and nomenclatural acts

19. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•““Visibility” of animal names and nomenclatural actsVisibility” of animal names and nomenclatural acts
• Completeness of the animal species databaseCompleteness of the animal species database

20. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•““Visibility” of animal names and nomenclatural actsVisibility” of animal names and nomenclatural acts
• Completeness of the animal species databaseCompleteness of the animal species database
• Code-compliance of all names and actsCode-compliance of all names and acts

21. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•““Visibility” of animal names and nomenclatural actsVisibility” of animal names and nomenclatural acts
• Completeness of the animal species databaseCompleteness of the animal species database
• Code-compliance of all names and actsCode-compliance of all names and acts
• Quality controlQuality control

22. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•““Visibility” of animal names and nomenclatural actsVisibility” of animal names and nomenclatural acts
• Completeness of the animal species databaseCompleteness of the animal species database
• Code-compliance of all names and actsCode-compliance of all names and acts
• Quality controlQuality control
• Facilitation of “true” web taxonomyFacilitation of “true” web taxonomy

23. ZooBank
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
•““Visibility” of animal names and nomenclatural actsVisibility” of animal names and nomenclatural acts
• Completeness of the animal species databaseCompleteness of the animal species database
• Code-compliance of all names and actsCode-compliance of all names and acts
• Quality controlQuality control
• Facilitation of “true” web taxonomyFacilitation of “true” web taxonomy
• Universal availability of descriptionsUniversal availability of descriptions

24. ZooBank
Demonstrably NOT simply anotherDemonstrably NOT simply another
databasing initiative (Species 2000,databasing initiative (Species 2000,
ITIS, uBIO, Zoo. Record / IoN,ITIS, uBIO, Zoo. Record / IoN,
ECAT etc)ECAT etc)

25. ZooBank
We need it!We need it!

26. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?

27. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form

28. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form
• Pre- and post-publication registrationPre- and post-publication registration

29. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form
• Pre- and post-publication registrationPre- and post-publication registration
• Primary and third-party registrationPrimary and third-party registration

30. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form
• Pre- and post-publication registrationPre- and post-publication registration
• Primary and third-party registrationPrimary and third-party registration
• GUID/DOI systemGUID/DOI system

31. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form
• Pre- and post-publication registrationPre- and post-publication registration
• Primary and third-party registrationPrimary and third-party registration
• GUID/DOI systemGUID/DOI system
• Parallels with GenBank Acc. No. systemParallels with GenBank Acc. No. system

32. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form
• Pre- and post-publication registrationPre- and post-publication registration
• Primary and third-party registrationPrimary and third-party registration
• GUID/DOI systemGUID/DOI system
• Parallels with GenBank Acc. No. systemParallels with GenBank Acc. No. system
• Pre-publication “holding period” – names hiddenPre-publication “holding period” – names hidden

33. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form
• Pre- and post-publication registrationPre- and post-publication registration
• Primary and third-party registrationPrimary and third-party registration
• GUID/DOI systemGUID/DOI system
• Parallels with GenBank Acc. No. systemParallels with GenBank Acc. No. system
• Pre-publication “holding period” – names hiddenPre-publication “holding period” – names hidden
• Checking for Code-complianceChecking for Code-compliance

34. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form
• Pre- and post-publication registrationPre- and post-publication registration
• Primary and third-party registrationPrimary and third-party registration
• GUID/DOI systemGUID/DOI system
• Parallels with GenBank Acc. No. systemParallels with GenBank Acc. No. system
• Pre-publication “holding period” – names hiddenPre-publication “holding period” – names hidden
• Checking for Code-complianceChecking for Code-compliance
• Registration freeRegistration free

35. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form
• Pre- and post-publication registrationPre- and post-publication registration
• Primary and third-party registrationPrimary and third-party registration
• GUID/DOI systemGUID/DOI system
• Parallels with GenBank Acc. No. systemParallels with GenBank Acc. No. system
• Pre-publication “holding period” – names hiddenPre-publication “holding period” – names hidden
• Checking for Code-complianceChecking for Code-compliance
• Registration freeRegistration free
• Zoological RecordZoological Record to kick-start ZooBank with IoNto kick-start ZooBank with IoN

36. ZooBank
How will it work?How will it work?
• Online registration formOnline registration form
• Pre- and post-publication registrationPre- and post-publication registration
• Primary and third-party registrationPrimary and third-party registration
• GUID/DOI systemGUID/DOI system
• Parallels with GenBank Acc. No. systemParallels with GenBank Acc. No. system
• Pre-publication “holding period” – names hiddenPre-publication “holding period” – names hidden
• Checking for Code-complianceChecking for Code-compliance
• Registration freeRegistration free
• Zoological RecordZoological Record to kick-start ZooBank with IoNto kick-start ZooBank with IoN
• Initial prototype / proof of conceptInitial prototype / proof of concept

37. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?

38. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
• Botanical experienceBotanical experience

39. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
• Botanical experienceBotanical experience
• ZooBank discussion listZooBank discussion list

40. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
• Botanical experienceBotanical experience
• ZooBank discussion listZooBank discussion list
• Mandatory = authoritarian / imperialisticMandatory = authoritarian / imperialistic

41. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
• Botanical experienceBotanical experience
• ZooBank discussion listZooBank discussion list
• Mandatory = authoritarian / imperialisticMandatory = authoritarian / imperialistic
• Extra work for taxonomistsExtra work for taxonomists

42. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
• Botanical experienceBotanical experience
• ZooBank discussion listZooBank discussion list
• Mandatory = authoritarian / imperialisticMandatory = authoritarian / imperialistic
• Extra work for taxonomistsExtra work for taxonomists
• Extra resources neededExtra resources needed

43. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
• Botanical experienceBotanical experience
• ZooBank discussion listZooBank discussion list
• Mandatory = authoritarian / imperialisticMandatory = authoritarian / imperialistic
• Extra work for taxonomistsExtra work for taxonomists
• Extra resources neededExtra resources needed
• FundingFunding

44. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
• Botanical experienceBotanical experience
• ZooBank discussion listZooBank discussion list
• Mandatory = authoritarian / imperialisticMandatory = authoritarian / imperialistic
• Extra work for taxonomistsExtra work for taxonomists
• Extra resources neededExtra resources needed
• FundingFunding
• PhyloCode / BioCodePhyloCode / BioCode

45. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
• Botanical experienceBotanical experience
• ZooBank discussion listZooBank discussion list
• Mandatory = authoritarian / imperialisticMandatory = authoritarian / imperialistic
• Extra work for taxonomistsExtra work for taxonomists
• Extra resources neededExtra resources needed
• FundingFunding
• PhyloCode / BioCodePhyloCode / BioCode
• Web taxonomy – Registration=PublicationWeb taxonomy – Registration=Publication

46. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
• Botanical experienceBotanical experience
• ZooBank discussion listZooBank discussion list
• Mandatory = authoritarian / imperialisticMandatory = authoritarian / imperialistic
• Extra work for taxonomistsExtra work for taxonomists
• Extra resources neededExtra resources needed
• FundingFunding
• PhyloCode / BioCodePhyloCode / BioCode
• Web taxonomy – Registration=PublicationWeb taxonomy – Registration=Publication
• 2008: 250 years of Linnaean zoological nomenclature2008: 250 years of Linnaean zoological nomenclature

47. ZooBank
Will it be accepted?Will it be accepted?
• 2008: 250 years of Linnaean zoological nomenclature2008: 250 years of Linnaean zoological nomenclature

48. THANKS TO:
Coauthors of the Nature Commentary:
Donat AgostiDonat Agosti Shunsuke MawatariShunsuke Mawatari
Miguel Alonso-ZarazagaMiguel Alonso-Zarazaga Scott MillerScott Miller
George BeccaloniGeorge Beccaloni Sandro MinelliSandro Minelli
Per de Place BjørnPer de Place Bjørn Solene MorrisSolene Morris
Philippe BouchetPhilippe Bouchet Peter NgPeter Ng
Denis BrothersDenis Brothers David PattersonDavid Patterson
Gathorne CranbrookGathorne Cranbrook Rich PyleRich Pyle
Neal EvenhuisNeal Evenhuis Nigel RobinsonNigel Robinson
Charles GodfrayCharles Godfray Lucie RogoLucie Rogo
Norm JohnsonNorm Johnson Janice TaverneJanice Taverne
Frank KrellFrank Krell Chris ThompsonChris Thompson
Diana LipscombDiana Lipscomb Jan van TolJan van Tol
Chris LyalChris Lyal Quentin WheelerQuentin Wheeler
Georgina MaceGeorgina Mace Ed WilsonEd Wilson

49. ADDITIONAL THANKS TO:
• The Wellcome Trust
• Natural History Museum
• Taylor & Francis Ltd
• The Gatsby Charitable Foundation
• The John Spedan Lewis Trust
• The Commissioners & Trustees of ICZN / ITZN