1. 1 www.isis.org Introduction to ZIMS An Overview of Concepts and Navigation

2. 2 www.isis.org And your data is there!

3. 3 www.isis.org Concept 1 – Internet based Access anywhere Automatic updates Instant view

4. 4 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 you  Mandatory (MedARKS and SPARKS support)

5. 5 www.isis.org Ensure logical processes  Cannot hatch a dispositioned egg Developed by Programmers and Subject Matter Experts Our Perfect World is not Perfect Concept 3 – Business Rules

6. 6 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

7. 7 www.isis.org Goes beyond animal collection  Permits  Transponders  Collection Trips Enclosures  Dimensions, barriers, substrates  Maintenance  Water quality and environmental measurements Staff  Teams and Departments  ZIMS Roles Concept 5 – Institution Management

8. 8 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

9. 9 www.isis.org 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 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

12. 12 www.isis.org Sex o Local View What you recorded o Global View Per current/last holder

13. 13 www.isis.org Birth Date o Local View What you recorded o Global View First reporting institution

14. 14 www.isis.org Other Conflicts? o All Information Shown o Conflicts in Red

15. 15 www.isis.org Why Yes, you CAN edit that! If you entered it, you can Edit/Remove it If entered by another facility, you cannot Oops! moments – Undo options

16. 16 www.isis.org To help you: For information about training: training.isis.org To play in ZIMS http://training.isis.orghttp://training.isis.org (WBT Option) To submit Bugs or Future Enhancements support@isis.org Questions on training memberservices@isis.org

17. 17 www.isis.org Into the Application! Navigation Multi-tasking Multiple Windows Multiple Tabs Searching options Enclosure Functionality Creating Roles