Frequently asked questions
Who can become a member of ISIS?
There are currently four types of ISIS members:
INSTITUTIONAL
Zoos, aquariums, animal conservation organizations and other professionally-managed public facilities that care for wildlife are typical ISIS members.
These members receive licensed use of ISIS software, access to the ISIS database, representation in the ISIS Community Portal, and other members services, including exchange of information from ISIS through newsletters and other communications.
ASSOCIATION
Zoo and aquarium associations receive formal representation in ISIS, licensed use of ISIS software and access to data at their associations' offices, representation in the ISIS Community Portal, and other members services, including exchange of information from ISIS through newsletters and other communications.
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONALS Associations of zoo and aquarium professionals may apply to receive representation in the ISIS Community Portal, and other members services, including exchange of information from ISIS through newsletters and other communications.
SPONSORED
Facilities that care for animals in lesser-developed countries, or that may not be able to afford membership of other reasons may be eligible. Contact memberservices@isis.org; 1.651.209.9241 for more information. |
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What are the requirements of membership?
Membership in ISIS has three requirements:
Payment of annual membership fee Sharing of current data about your collection in ISIS-accepted formats (Data must be current to three (3) months to remain in good standing) Member's chief executive officer must sign the appropriate membership application and agree to abide by the requirements outlined in the ISIS Member Declaration
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ISIS Membership Agreement. . . |
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Why do organizations join ISIS?
Members join ISIS to receive the benefits of a pooled knowledgebase of information on more than 2.6 million animals. In addition, members contribute to greater conservation goals by sharing information on their animal collections with ISIS member institutions across the world.
The ISIS network has come together to collect basic biologic information (age, sex, parentage, place of birth, circumstance of death, etc.), which members use to monitor overall population status, find appropriate unrelated new animals, identify facilities with experience in breeding and raising offspring.
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How much does membership cost?
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Once you have received an invoice from ISIS for fees, you may use the information on the invoice to pay in any of the following ways.
WIRE TRANSFER
Typically involves a charge of approximately US$25. The payer is responsible for this charge. Name of bank: US Bank Minnesota (Apple Valley) Bank address: 15025 Garret Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124-8151 USA Account name: International Species Information System (ISIS) ABA routing number: 091 0000 22 Account number: 11 000 614 9774 SWIFT number: USBK US 44 IMT
(Note: US banks do not use IBAN numbers.)
-You must include your invoice number and 9-digit member number on wire transfers to assure proper credit.
-All wire transfer charges are purchaser's responsibility.
CREDIT CARD
ISIS accepts MasterCard and Visa. Credit card transactions can usually be processed in one business day.
CHECK drawn on a bank with a US presence
You must include your invoice number and 9-digit member number on check to assure proper credit.
Mail to:
ISIS
2600 Eagan Woods Drive, Suite 100
Eagan, MN 55121-1170 USA
Is ISIS membership renewal required each year to retain license to use ISIS software?
Yes. ISIS software is part of your membership. Your annual membership fees pay for the support and ongoing development of the software our members use.
Non-payment of annual membership fees could mean that you will loose access to ISIS software and services.
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