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Scholarly Communications Guide

ORCID

What is an ORCID ID?

An ORCID ID is a 16-digit number and persistent identifier assigned when you register at ORCID.org. Having an ORCID ID and profile allows authors to claim their work as their own and store their citations in one place online.

  • After registering, add in your education, publications, presentations, service, and other information. ORCID is free and available to any researcher in any phase of their career. 
  • ORCID creates persistent unique identifiers that help authors differentiate themselves from others with similar names and backgrounds.
  • ORCID links mechanisms between different identification schemes and research objects such as books, articles, posters, data sets, and more.

ORCID Benefits

Registration for ORCID is free and takes about 30 seconds. Reasons to consider registering for an ORCID iD include:

  • Many authors find that ORCID’s CrossRef search and other link tools will find most of their publications for them, allowing them to create and update their publications profile with minimal input.
  • ORCID iDs are being incorporated into workflows at the following organizations: Elsevier (Scopus), Wiley, Thomson Reuters (Web of Science), the Modern Language Association, FDA and NIH, the Wellcome Trust, and many universities.
  • Some publishers now require that authors have an ORCID iD. 

Ultimately, establishing an ORCID identifier now may save researchers a great amount of time in the future because ORCID is designed to work across platforms. 

Google Scholar

What is a Google Scholar profile?

Google Scholar allows researchers to create a profile that showcases their articles and tracks their article citations.

To create a profile, head to Google Scholar Profiles and choose "Set up your Google Scholar Profile." Add in your information, and search for and select your articles to add to your profile.

Resources

Institutional Profiles

ROR

ROR stands for Research Organization Registry. Each institution has its own open, persistent identifier through ROR. You can learn more about ROR and look up your university's ROR ID with the links below: