All potential contributors will be asked to provide hard copy as well as electronic files of their new materials to the NADL as they become available. These materials will be divided into subject matter categories at the NADL , and distributed to Lead and Supporting Editors for their reviews and decisions regarding inclusion in the NCID . Obtain and evaluate use other appropriate documents not otherwise provided. Obtain outside reviewers to evaluate the material, if material is outside the expertise of the current editors. Procure a blend of documents from various regions, states and sources.
Some overlap is encouraged.
Address specific needs that may be related to area of the state, climate, soils, water, farm size, type of facilities, etc. Contact any copyright holder and secure written permission to use this material in the database. Provide NADL all materials deemed appropriate for inclusion in NCID , preferably in electronic format. New materials will be solicited from catfish experts annually as a reminder, but they should be provided continually to the NADL as soon as available. The review process is also continuous.