Natural History Museum

Excerpt from DPC Annual Report 2008-2009

The Natural History Museum is an international leader in the scientific study of the natural world. Our science describes the present diversity of nature, promotes understanding of the critical importance of its past, and develops knowledge that supports anticipation and management of the impact of human activity on the environment. We promote the discovery, understanding, enjoyment, and responsible use of the natural world.

Work continues on the roll-out of improved records management procedures and practice across the Museum, now supplemented by new work on information risk management according to Cabinet Office requirements.

The Museum supports the principles of Open Access publishing. Published material created by our scientists is now recorded and, where Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) allow, made available for further research or private study in the new Open Repository.

This is can be found at: http://nhm.openrepository.com