ORCID iD

The ORCID-iD is required if you wish to claim funding from the publication fund of Trier UAS.

Using an ORCID iD also offers you a number of advantages, including:

• clear linking of your research activities to your profile,
• higher visibility of your research activities,
• simplified communication with publishers or third-party funders.

The ORCID iD has already been integrated into various processes and systems: databases and search services (e.g. BASE, PubMed, Web of Science etc.), publication and peer review processes (e.g. at Springer Nature, Wiley etc.) as well as application systems (e.g. DFG elan).

Current figures on the worldwide use of the ID can be found on the ORCID statistics page:

• ORCID statistics.

The number is assigned by ORCID - an independent and non-profit organisation. Its aim is to help scientists make their own research more visible, network more easily and simplify work processes.

For more information, please visit the organisation's website:

• ORCID-Website.

The ID consists of 16 characters. As part of a web address, it can be used to access a researcher's ORCID web profile. Example:

•     0000-0001-7260-8718
•     ..ttps//orcid.org/0000-0001-7260-8718

Search with an ID: If you want to use an ID to retrieve a researcher's associated ORCID profile, you have two options:

• Go to the ORCID website and enter the ID in the search bar (e.g. 0000-0001-7260-8718).
• In your browser's address bar, enter the 'URL version' of the ID (e.g. ..ttps//orcid.org/0000-0001-7260-8718).

Search for an ID: If you would like to research a researcher's ID, you can search the ORCID website using their first and last name in the search line:

• ORCID website.

You should only have one ORCID profile and one ORCID-iD. If you are unsure whether a profile has already been created for you, you can search the ORCID website using the search box with your first and last name:

• ORCID website.

If a second profile has been created for you by mistake or if you are unsure about a profile with the same name, you can request a verified merge via "Account Settings" > "Remove duplicate record". If you have any difficulties, please contact the ORCID support team:

• ORCID help form.

Procedure:

1. Go to the website orcid.org.
2. First check whether you already have an ID. To do this, search using your first and last name in the search box.
3. If not: Click on "Sign In/Register". A login and registration window appears. Select the link "Register Now" below the "Sign In" button.
4. Follow the registration procedure (requested are: first name, last name, email address; self-selected password).
5. Upon completion of the registration, your ORCID iD will be created.
6. Fill in your profile as you wish (e.g. employer, education, publications, promotion, etc.) and specify who is allowed to read your data ("everyone" / "trusted parties" / "only me").

Procedure:

1. Log in to orcid.org with your profile data (email address and password of your choice).
2. Click on "View my ORCID record" in the drop-down menu at the top of your name. This will take you to your input window.
3. In the "Work" section, use "Add Work" to select various options for linking your publications to your profile.
    

Possibilities are for example:

• "Search & link": allows you to search for publications via the "Link Wizards" of various ORCID partners. Example: Select "Crossref Metadata Search", agree to search and have your publications searched by name. You can add hits to your profile by clicking on "ID Add to ORCID".
• "Add DOI": Linkage using a DOI (Digital Object Identifier).
• "Import BibTeX": Transfer of publication data from a BibTex file.
• "Add manually": Input by hand via a mask.

Your name and ORCID-iD are always public and can be seen by everyone. In addition:

• All profile content is voluntary.
• You can determine who can see the profile content you have posted. Three options can be selected for individual or all content: "everyone", "trusted parties" and "only me".
• You decide which rights you grant trusted parties (linked databases, publishers). The rights granted can be changed or withdrawn at any time via the "Account Settings".
• You can deactivate your profile at any time and thus delete all stored content.

You can deactivate your profile at any time. All information associated with it will be deleted. Only a cryptographically masked form of your email address will be retained. You can reactivate your account at any time.

To deactivate your profile, select "Account Settings" at the top of the drop-down menu and then "Deactivate this ORCID record...". You will receive further information.

Use the following links to find out about data protection and ORCID:

• ORCID Inc. privacy policy
• ORCID blogpost: ORCID und Datenschutz in Deutschland
• Schallaböck, J., von Grafenstein, M. (2017). ORCID aus datenschutzrechtlicher Sicht: "Gutachten im Auftrag des von der Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) geförderten Projektes ORCID DE zur Förderung der Open Researcher and Contributor ID in Deutschland".

The ORCID support team will provide you with a form:

• help form.

You are also welcome to contact our library team at:

• openaccess[at]hochschule-trier.de.