FAQ
What should I do if the photo is unreadable?
Please go through to the end and click "Done & Talk", then hashtag it #badscan or #help
What should I do if I cannot read a word?
Do not worry. There are many people looking at these record. If you cannot read a word use the "Unclear" button.
How do I contact the project team?
You can find details of the project team in "About", "Team". From here you should be able to contact team members through Zooniverse messaging.
What should I do if some information is missing?
Missing information can be skipped by pressing the next button.
A word has been crossed out. What should I do?
Ignore the crossed out word and type only the new word.
What happens to the information when its been digitised?
The information will be available via our website for researchers to use in their projects.
What sort of projects could this information be used in?
Ecological projects looking at changes in populations, spread of new species or decline of native species, historical locations of water bodies. There may be useful notes on behaviour too.