IrisBG
How to Choose Plant Collection Management Software
A practical evaluation framework for botanical gardens, arboreta and herbaria comparing plant collection management systems, from data model to mapping.
- buying-guide
- collection-management
Resources
Writing on plant records & collection management
Practical articles on curation, news, data standards and the craft of managing living collections, from the team behind IrisBG:
Migrating from BG-BASE, Excel or Access: What to Expect
What actually happens when a garden moves its plant records from BG-BASE, spreadsheets or Access into a modern collection management system.
- migration
- data-quality
Accession Numbers and Data Standards: Plant Records Best Practices
Practical guidance on accession numbering, qualifiers and data standards such as ITF2 and Darwin Core for botanical gardens keeping durable plant records.
- best-practices
- data-standards
IrisBG 4.7.1.26031: utilities access control and cross-collection inspections
Release notes for IrisBG 4.7.1.26031: permissions for the Utilities screens, cross-collection Insp01 reporting, new packing slip fields and import fixes.
- whats-new
IrisBG 4.7.1.25123: a new item status type and list layout options
Release notes for IrisBG 4.7.1.25123: the new Erroneous item status, more Item management layout options, new report fields and a run of fixes.
- whats-new
IrisBG 4.6.2.25081: multiple permits, label naming and import fixes
Release notes for IrisBG 4.6.2.25081: correct handling of accessions with multiple permits, clearer infraspecific label names, and data import fixes.
- whats-new
IrisBG 4.6.1.25052: the Observations module and custom attributes for items
Release notes for IrisBG 4.6.1.25052: a new Observations module for phenology, custom attributes on accession items, and new imports and report fields.
- whats-new
IrisBG 4.5.6.24111: shareable Garden Explorer searches and new system tasks
Release notes for IrisBG 4.5.6.24111: linkable automated searches in Garden Explorer, conservation status filters, and GIS and map report updates.
- whats-new
IrisBG 4.5.5.24081: Garden Explorer's Browse page and custom attribute links
Release notes for IrisBG 4.5.5.24081: the new Garden Explorer Browse page, WFO verification and QR code links for custom attributes, and report fields.
- whats-new
IrisBG 4.5.4.24041: faster taxon reports and wider report criteria
Release notes for IrisBG 4.5.4.24041: multi-location report selection, much faster Tax02 taxon lists, new label fields and data import additions.
- whats-new
IrisBG 4.5.3.24012: GIS reports and BGCI, GBIF and PGSIP collaborations
Release notes for IrisBG 4.5.3.24012: new GIS reports, a revised BGCI01 report for PlantSearch, more Darwin Core fields for GBIF, and the PGSIP add-on.
- whats-new
IrisBG 4.5.2.23091: label templates, new date fields and image uploads
Release notes for IrisBG 4.5.2.23091: custom label template fixes, fields to exclude genus or tradename on labels, and complete Web Explorer image uploads.
- whats-new
IrisBG 4.5.1.23071: name links to WFO and POWO, and project types
Release notes for IrisBG 4.5.1.23071: the Name link field for checking names against WFO or POWO, project types, and richer inspection and feature reports.
- whats-new
IrisBG 4.4.9.23012: importing individuals and teams, and copying items
Release notes for IrisBG 4.4.9.23012: data import for Individuals and Teams, multiple project references per accession, and copying item data.
- whats-new
IrisBG 4.4.8.22101: Individuals and Teams screens, and new reports
Release notes for IrisBG 4.4.8.22101: new Individuals and Teams screens for consistent collector entry, plus common name and store order summary reports.
- whats-new
IrisBG 4.4.7.22081: new authorization screens and an Acc report prefix
Release notes for IrisBG 4.4.7.22081: reworked User accounts and Role types screens, the new AccEvent01 report, and the Obj to Acc report prefix change.
- whats-new
IrisBG 4.4.6.22031: the Preserved Material module joins the standard package
Release notes for IrisBG 4.4.6.22031: the Preserved Material module at no extra cost, many new search fields, and faster thumbnail loading.
- whats-new
IrisBG 4.4.5.21121: WMTS maps for ArcGIS and new Library fields
Release notes for IrisBG 4.4.5.21121: a WMTS map provider for ArcGIS and ArcGIS Online, new Library fields, and OpenStreetMap and IPNI lookup fixes.
- whats-new
IrisBG 4.4.2.21112: taxon name handling and Index Seminum InfoURL
Release notes for IrisBG 4.4.2.21112: new taxon name handling in the Names screen, funding fields on labels, and an InfoURL for Index Seminum stock items.
- whats-new
IrisBG 4.4.2.21082: audio and video files for taxa, features and tours
Release notes for IrisBG 4.4.2.21082: support for media files on Taxa, Features and Tours, contact dropdowns in reports, and advanced search fixes.
- whats-new
IrisBG 4.4.1.21071: Floria 5.1.0 compatibility and new map reports
Release notes for IrisBG 4.4.1.21071: compatibility with Floria 5.1.0, files stored against taxa, and the new Map05 and Map06 feature and funding reports.
- whats-new
IrisBG 4.3.5.21051: an Is empty operator and taxon parentage import
Release notes for IrisBG 4.3.5.21051: the Is empty operator for custom attributes, data import of taxon parentage, and improved Darwin Core reports.
- whats-new
IrisBG 4.3.4.21031: extended contact tags and parentage in Item02
Release notes for IrisBG 4.3.4.21031: contact tags extended to text and library references, unique contact codes, and accession parentage in Item02.
- whats-new
IrisBG 4.3.3.21021: contact imports, direct printing and custom templates
Release notes for IrisBG 4.3.3.21021: data import of contacts, direct printing for Word templates, and a new per-user Custom templates folder.
- whats-new
IrisBG 4.3.1.20101: importing stock items and automatic IPEN numbers
Release notes for IrisBG 4.3.1.20101: data import of stock items and localities for Index Seminum, location comments, and automated IPEN creation.
- whats-new
IrisBG 4.2.5.20091: memorial tree features and a duplicate accession check
Release notes for IrisBG 4.2.5.20091: funding entries as Web Explorer features, a duplicate check for conserved accession numbers, and a security update.
- whats-new
IrisBG 4.2.4.20071: inspection risk, map reports and Received as
Release notes for IrisBG 4.2.4.20071: revised inspection risk calculation, the new MapInsp01 map report, and a Received as field for original names.
- whats-new
IrisBG 4.2.3.20061: external relations to specimens and genetic samples
Release notes for IrisBG 4.2.3.20061: external relations linking accessions to preserved specimens and genetic samples, and the new ObjRel01 report.
- whats-new