This module provides an overview of Plazi's workflow for the extraction, structuring, and dissemination of biodiversity data from scientific literature. Participants will be introduced to the core principles guiding Plazi's work, including the FAIR data concepts—Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable—and how these are applied to enhance access to taxonomic information. The session aims to build a foundational understanding of the tools, processes, and goals behind Plazi’s mission to make scientific data openly available and machine-readable for global reuse and integration.