OKLAHOMA COLLECTION OF GENOMIC RESOURCES SAM NOBLE OKLAHOMA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History would like to announce the establishment of its newest collection—the Oklahoma Collection of Genomic Resources (OCGR). The collection is a repository of biological tissue samples—a "library" of biodiversity— maintained in accordance with “best practices” in museum stewardship for current and future research. Partnerships with individuals, units, and organizations at the University of Oklahoma, other universities, and state agencies provide a central repository for deposition of genetic materials and opportunities for research, training, and education. Founding partners include the University of Oklahoma Department of Zoology, Oklahoma Biological Survey, and University of Oklahoma Biological Station The Oklahoma Collection of Genomic Resources currently is comprised of more than 14,000 aliquots of tissues for more than 5,200 cataloged specimens. Taxonomic and geographic breadth include amphibians and reptiles from the Great Plains, birds from Oklahoma, and mammals from the Great Plains, Mid-South, and Argentina. A searchable database (updated quarterly) is located at: http://www.snomnh.ou.edu/ collections-research/ocgr.htm. Information about sampling and submitting loan requests (Sampling Agreement, Sampling Policy, and Sampling Request documents) may be found on the OCGR website. For questions regarding partnerships, deposition of specimens, requests for information, or requests for loans, contact Dr. Janet K. Braun, Associate Staff Curator, by email at [log in to unmask] or by mail at Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, 2401 Chautauqua Avenue, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73072 USA. ********************************************* Dr. Janet K. Braun Associate Staff Curator of Mammals and Oklahoma Collection of Genomic Resources Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History 2401 Chautauqua Avenue University of Oklahoma Norman OK 73072 phone: 405.325.0801 fax: 405.325.7699 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).