Have you ever wondered what your ORCID iD is doing while you are busy conducting research, teaching, or writing papers?
An ORCID record is not just a static online CV – it functions more like a digital “passport” that connects different information systems and helps ensure that your research outputs are correctly attributed to you. The ORCID blog recently published the article A Day in the Life of ORCID Data, which illustrates how ORCID data travels between systems used by publishers, institutions, and funders, helping to simplify administrative processes for researchers.