A new name, a new role for the IGSN Organization and Identifier
SESAR is an ‘Allocating Agent’ for the IGSN e.V., the implementation organization of the IGSN. We provide IGSNs during the sample registration process, and we maintain the metadata profile pages that an IGSN ‘resolves’ to. In addition to the registration metadata required by the IGSN e.V., SESAR collects and maintains descriptive metadata unique to the SESAR community.
SESAR is excited to share news about some changes to the IGSN e.V.:
The IGSN e.V. Executive Committee announces the new name of the IGSN e.V.: International Generic Sample Number Organization e.V. The new name was approved by the IGSN e.V. General Assembly. The IGSN ID will now be called the International Generic Sample Number to reflect its expanding scope and utilization. Through the partnership between the IGSN e.V. and DataCite, IGSN IDs can now be used in any discipline to identify physical objects.
The mission of the International Generic Sample Number Organization e.V. is to provide guidance on best practices and standards for FAIR samples across disciplines. FAIR samples follow the principles of findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable research resources.
SESAR will continue to provide IGSN registration services as part of our broader suite of services. As the partnership between the IGSN e.V. and DataCite evolves, we will share any news or impacts with our members.
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