1. 1 www.isis.org 1000 - Introduction to ZIMS AN OVERVIEW OF CONCEPTS AND NAVIGATION

2. 2 www.isis.org Concept 1 – Internet based Access anywhere Automatic updates Instant view

3. 3 www.isis.org Concept 2 – Single Accession and Single Record Single Accession into ZIMS – one global record Global Accession Number (GAN)  Assigned by the application Local Accession Number  Assigned by the institution  Mandatory (MedARKS and SPARKS support)

4. 4 www.isis.org Ensure logical processes Developed by Programmers and Subject Matter Experts Contact ISIS Concept 3 – Business Rules

5. 5 www.isis.org Concept 4 – Data Standards What is a Data Standard?  Pre-filled lists you can select from  Avoids confusion of free text fields  Developed by Subject Matter Experts support@isis.org  Screen Title  Field name  Term and Definition  Frequency of Use

6. 6 www.isis.org Goes beyond animal collection  Permits  Transponders  Collection Trips Enclosures and Life Support  Dimensions, barriers, substrates  Maintenance  Water quality and environmental measurements Staff  Teams and Departments  ZIMS Roles Concept 5 – Institution Management

7. 7 www.isis.org Roles Assigned by Local Administrator  ISIS Template Roles – not editable  Custom roles - editable Role Trimming  Your Role determines what screen access you have Search/View, Edit, Add, Remove Concept 6 – Role Based Access

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9. 9 The 6 Concepts of ZIMS Internet Based Single Record Logical Standardized Entire Institution Role Based Access

10. 10 www.isis.org My Information is Different – What Shows?

11. 11 www.isis.org What’s Scope Got to do With It? o Local View Animal or group you have held or owned Your Institution Information Pink background o Global View Animal or group you have never held or owned Other Institution Information Blue background

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13. 13 www.isis.org Taxonomy o Local View Most updated Taxonomy at your Institution Preferred Synonym o Global View First Reporting Institution Subsequent holders selecting DNA/RNA Genetic Analysis

14. 14 www.isis.org Sex o Local View What you recorded o Global View Per current/last holder

15. 15 www.isis.org Birth Date o Local View What you recorded o Global View First reporting institution

16. 16 www.isis.org Other Conflicts? o All Information Shown o Conflicts in Red

17. 17 www.isis.org What can you edit? If you entered it, you can Edit or Remove it (if Role allows) If entered by another facility, you cannot Edit or Remove it (regardless of Role) Oops! moments – Undo options

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