Welcome to Leddy Library's ORCID Help Guide. Navigate this guide to learn what an ORCID iD is, why you should have one, how to create and populate your profile, and more about ORCID at UWindsor.
People use “ORCID” and “ORCID iD” interchangeably, but what they’re referring to is a 16-digit number and the associated record (sometimes called a profile) that stores automatic links to all their research/scholarship. Please see ORCID + Researchers for more information.
Introduction
ORCID, which stands for Open Researcher and Contributor ID, is a free, unique, persistent identifier (PID) for individuals to use as they engage in research, scholarship, and innovation activities. ORCID’s vision is to connect all those who participate in these activities. ORCID users are uniquely identified and connected to their contributions across disciplines, borders, and time.People use “ORCID” and “ORCID iD” interchangeably, but what they’re referring to is a 16-digit number and the associated record (sometimes called a profile) that stores automatic links to all their research/scholarship. Please see ORCID + Researchers for more information.
- Benefits of ORCID
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