Persistent identifiers (PIDs) are tools that are used to uniquely identify people, organisations, and other objects (e.g., books, articles, datasets) in a scholarly communication system. This website provides information about persistent identifiers and the types of support for them at the national level.

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Webinar on the Survey results on persistent identifier integration in Czech research organisations

20. August 2026

This event is held in the Czech language. Annotation: This webinar will present the results of a nationwide survey focusing on the adoption and integration…

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Experiences with implementing DOI metadata quality recommendations in the PID Network Germany pilot programs

3. August 2026

The DOI registration agency DatCite has published interviews with representatives of LMU Munich and TU Dortmund regarding the results of the implementation of practical guidelines…

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Persistent Identifiers as Part of Research Infrastructure Policy

27. July 2026

The DOI registration agency Crossref has published a position paper on the use of persistent identifiers (PIDs) in scholarly infrastructure. It emphasizes the need for…

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New Educational Video from ORCID: What Can Your ORCID Record Do for You?

8. July 2026

ORCID has released a new educational animated video (available in English) that shows researchers how to unlock the full potential of their ORCID record. The…

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