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ORCID for Faculty

This guide offers information and guidance on ORCID and its benefits for faculty members.

What is ORCID?

ORCID is a free online service for listing every scholarly author’s publications and other work. Major indexes like Scopus, PubMed, MLA, and Web of Science can be easily set to automatically list authors' articles in ORCID, giving authors an up-to-date list ready when they need it. ORCID provides a unique digital ID that distinguishes researchers and scholars from all others with the same name. ORCID is becoming the open industry standard for documenting scholarly works and activities. Many publishers now require or encourage authors to have an ORCID ID.

ORCID Registration - It's Really Easy to Sign Up!

1.) Go to the ORCID website sign-in page: https://orcid.org/signin

2.) Click on "Register Now" and fill in the required form. 

3.) Remember to specify Saint Mary's University: Halifax, NS, CA as your employer. There is a separate field for your department. 

4.) Once signed in to your new ORCID profile, you can automatically get your past works added to your profile.

  • In the "Works" section, click the "Add" button and select "Search & Link."
  • Select a provider from the "Search & Link" list (such as Scopus-Elsevier, MLA, or PubMed) to search for works associated with authors sharing your name.
  • Click "Add to ORCID" for your works, to add them to your ORCID profile.
  • You should also select and "authorize" the Crossref database, since publishers use it to add new works to ORCID

5.) Click the "Add" button in the "Grants" section, and use "Search & Link" to add your previous grants to your ORCID profile. 

6.) In order for others to view your ORCID profile you should click the dropdown menu by your Name.  From the menu select "Account Settings",  then select "Visibility".  Then click the "Everyone" option.

7.) You can also add additional works or activities by copying and pasting or typing them in manually.

Benefits of Using ORCID

  • Comprehensive listing of all your works and activities in one place.
  • Have journal indexes and scholarly publishers automatically update your profile as you publish new works, saving you time and effort.
  • Easily copy this list as needed, for annual reports or funding applications.
  • Distinguish yourself from other scholars/researchers who share your name.
  • Include your work in a unified, shared, and interconnected record of global scholarship.