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Starting small and not taking on too many different kinds of data allows you to familiarize yourself with what are often new concepts and new tools. Data are often dirtier than advertised to be, and more will be left to you to clean up in the process of importing into VIVO. If you need to hire technical help, it may take longer than anticipated to find a qualified person familiar with Semantic Web technologies than for routine web website development.
Reaching out to engage your peers
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