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Frequently Asked Questions about ORCID

  • How does ORCID handle spam records?
  • How are ORCID records for deceased people handled?
  • Where can I see the source of information on my record?
  • How do I or how does my organization get involved with ORCID?
  • How do I become an ORCID member? Are there fees involved?
  • How are new features decided?
  • How do I get the public data file?
  • What can I do if I have concerns about data in the Registry?
  • What technology powers ORCID?
  • What is your data model?
  • What is the relationship between ISNI and ORCID?
  • What is the relationship between the ORCID Initiative and ORCID, Inc.?
  • Why do organizations use ORCID records?
  • How often does ORCID hold community outreach meetings?
  • Can ORCID send a technician to help us with our implementation?
  • Can we data-mine abstract or full text information through the ORCID API?
  • Why isn’t there more metadata in the ORCID record? Do you support Dublin Core?
  • Why aren’t ORCID records complete? Who curates ORCID records? Can ORCID de-duplicate my author database?
  • Does ORCID provide metrics, a reporting interface, or a collaboration portal?
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