Author identifiers provide a reliable method of connecting a researchers work with their name(s). This includes publications, data sets, biographical information and other scholarly information. This can be helpful by:
What does ORCID stand for?
ORCID stands for Open Researcher & Contributor ID
How do I obtain an ORCID?
You can register for an ORCID via the ORCID Registration page.
Why should I obtain an ORCID?
ORCID provides a unique persistent digital identifier that allows researchers to distinguish themselves from every other researcher. The ID offers a mechanism to distinguish individuals with common names, and are not affected by name changes, cultural differences in name order, inconsistent first-name abbreviations, or the use of different alphabets.
How can I associate publications with my ORCID?
Most scholarly publishers accept ORCID's during manuscript submissions. If you give publishers permission to do so, they can automatically update your ORCID profile when the submitted article is published.
You may also import publications, patents, grants and other works into your record any time.
You will then be given several options for searching for, importing or uploading publications to your profile.
Product
Type | Registration | Scope/Limitations | |
Open Identifiers | |||
ISNI (International Standard Name Identifier) |
From ISNI International Agency; ISO (International Organization for Standardization) certified | ISNI gets data from many sources. Search existing IDs on the search page. Apply for an ISNI. |
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Proprietary Identifiers | |||
Proprietary - Clarivate |
Fill out the web form, then you'll get an email registration to obtain an ID. |
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Scopus Author Identifier | From Elsevier | Identifier automatically assigned to all authors indexed in Scopus |
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Google Scholar Citations | From Google |
From Google Scholar click My Citations and login to your Google account. After entering information into your profile Google will retrieve articles likely to be authored by you. Articles can then be added to your profile (in groups and/or individually.) |
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Repository Identifier | |||
arXiv Author IDs | From arXiv |
Used to accurately identify contributors to arXiv, an electronic archive of research articles in the sciences maintained by the Cornell University Library. arXiv authors opt-in to create an author ID on the create an author identifier page. |
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