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ORCID: Introduction

This guide provides and introduction to ORCID iDs and how to get started with ORCID.

Introduction to ORCID

About ORCID

ORCID stands for Open Researcher and Contributor Identifier. ORCID provides a unique identifier that distinguishes you from other researchers and supports automatic links among all your professional activities. Despite changes in name, affiliation, or language, your ORCID iD will ensure that research institutions, funders, and publishers can easily identify and attribute your work to you.

An ORCID iD is often required to apply for grants, publish your research, or present at conferences.

You can learn more about ORCID by visiting https://orcid.org.

Get Started with ORCID

You can get started with ORCID in less than 10 minutes by following 3 easy steps:
1.    Register for an ID
2.    Link your research
3.    Use your ID
Follow this link to get started.

Book an ORCID Setup & Optimization Appointment

You can book a 20-minute Zoom appointment with a library specialist who will walk you through setting up and optimizing your ORCID iD. You will be asked to share your screen during this process. During this appointment, we will help you:

  • Register for ORCID
  • Fill out recommended profile information
  • Adjust your privacy settings
  • Connect to Trusted Parties for ORCID optimization

If time allows, we will also help you link your ORCID to your Scopus AuthorID. This will further automate the accurate tracking of your research outputs and their impact, meaning less work for you!

Book an appointment today.

ORCID Toolkit for Liaison Librarians

Are you looking for the outreach toolkit to promote ORCID to faculty, students, and staff? You can find and download the toolkit here.

Names are not enough to ensure credit for your work and are inadequate for reliably connecting researchers with their research outputs. Learn how the ORCID identifier can ensure that your publications, datasets, and other research outputs are connected with your name every time. Register for your unique and free ORCID iD at https://orcid.org/register

Learn more at: https://support.orcid.org/knowledgebase/articles/1807756

ORCID Support

General Support

Contact library.help@usu.edu.

Technical Support

Contact support@orcid.org.

Book an ORCID Setup & Optimization Appointment

You can book a 20-minute Zoom appointment with a library specialist who will walk you through setting up and optimizing your ORCID iD. We will help you:

  • Register for ORCID
  • Fill out recommended profile information
  • Adjust your privacy settings
  • Connect to Trusted Parties for ORCID optimization

Book an appointment today.

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