Research Guides: Guide to ORCID: Additional Resources

Sources

ORCID's Twitter
Follow their site to learn about new developments and news
ORCID News Piece
A news article published in Nature soon after ORCID's development. Explains why ORCID was implemented.
ORCID Slides
Video explaining the usefulness of ORCID
"Why Every Researcher Should Have an ORCID iD"
Article that argues the importance of every researcher to claim and use their ORCID iD in order to increase the impact of their work.
ORCID Blog
Follow ORCID's blog to find updates about organizations joining ORCID or new work they are doing.
UCD Libguide
UCD's Libguide on ORCID resources
Washington State's Information on ORCID
Part of one of Washington State's Libguides that provides news articles and publications about ORCID
Texas A&M's ORCID Libguide
Texas A&M's information about research identifiers and ORCID
ORCID: Connecting Scholars and their Works
Recent article published about the usefulness of ORCID
Who Are You? ORCID Knows the Answer
A short article that explains the value of ORCID for both researchers and publishers

FAQ

Is ORCID just for articles?

No, ORCID can be used for almost any type of research, including datasets, grants, and monographs.Read more.

Can ORCID information be added in non-Latin characters?

Yes! This information can be downloaded in or entered manually. You can also search with non-Latin characters. These are supported by Unicode encoding.

What will my ORCID profile look like?
You can find an example of a profile. This profile is a UIUC staff member's and might be more extensive than yours if you are a graduate assistant or just starting your research.

What is ORCID's data security policy?

All data is protected by and regulated by the Safe Harbor Principles from the U.S. Department of Commerce, regardless of how or where it is stored.

Will I ever be charged for ORCID?

ORCID only charges organizations that have memberships. These organizations have different benefits than individual accounts. Read more.

Librarian

Maya Gervits