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 # ReproInventory
 A repo for developing the ReproNim inventory of training resources.
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+# Background
+ReproNim has developed a lot of training resources. INCF-ReproNim's fellows have developed a lot of training resources.
+The community (neuroimaging and beyond) have developed a lot of training resources. When a user is faced with the 
+desire to 'teach' a topic, how do they navigate all this content to find (or adapt, as needed) the right resources 
+to start from?
+
+We seek to create a ***ReproNim Inventory of Training Resources*** to help find what's out there so that users can more efficiently 
+identify, reuse and adapt existing resources instead of always starting from scratch.
+
+## Similar Efforts
+We know of a number of existing resources that have attempted to do parts of this. These include (but are not limited to):
+* [ReproRehabDB](https://reprorehabdb.usc.edu/)
+* [LearnNeuroimaging/Hitchhacker's guide to the brain](https://learn-neuroimaging.github.io/hitchhackers_guide_brain/)
+* [NITRC Training Resource Query](https://www.nitrc.org/search/?type_of_search=group&q=training)
+* And many more! (add your faviorites here!)