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This article answers frequently asked questions about ORCID identifiers in Faculty Information System (Elements).
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Can I add my ORCID identifier to my Faculty Information System (Elements) profile?
Enter your ORCID identifier into the My Actions section of the homepage in the Faculty Information System (Elements). Once added, you will be taken to orcid.org for authenticating your ORCID identifier.
How does ORCID help my Faculty Information System (Elements) profile?
Once authenticated, the ORCID identifier will show in your profile and will be included in source-specific search terms for finding publications across the web. This will help the Faculty Information System (Elements) find your publications and connect them to you more easily, especially when you use your ORCID identifier for your publications and grants.
What is ORCID?
ORCID is the Open Researcher and Contributor ID.
ORCID provides a persistent digital identifier that distinguishes you from every other researcher. Through integration in key research workflows, such as manuscript and grant submission, it support automated linkages between you and your professional activities, ensuring that your work is recognized.
What are some key benefits that ORCID provides?
ORCID has benefits that help link your scholarly work to you and save you time and effort by:
- Making your scholarship easier to find and attribute so that you get credit for all that you do, including journal articles, presentations, videos, pre-prints, and other digital scholarly outputs.
- Connecting your research to your Faculty Information System (Elements) account throughout your career, no matter how your name appears in publication.
- Reducing the time you spend filling out forms when submitting research, applying for grants, creating an academic CV, or submitting an academic report.
- Making your work discoverable to others.
How can I get a unique ORCID identifier?
You can create a new ORCID identifier or connect an existing one (previously obtained from outside of the University) to the University Library System’s ORCiD@Pitt site.
Where can I learn about ORCID identifiers?
For additional information about ORCID, visit the University Library System resource page for ORCiD@Pitt.
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Where can I go for more assistance with ORCID?
If you need help with creating your ORCID or have further questions about ORCID, please contact orcidcomm@mail.pitt.edu.