The Open Research Funders Group (ORFG) PID Strategy Working Group has released a report titled "Developing a US PID National Strategy." The report, authored in collaboration with the Research Data Alliance (RDA), Higher Education Leadership Initiative for Open Scholarship (HELIOS), and ORFG, aims to advance interoperability, streamline output tracking, and enhance scholarly research communication through the implementation of a national strategy for persistent identifiers (PIDs).
The report, available at http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10811008, outlines key recommendations and strategies for implementing a robust PID infrastructure in the United States. It addresses various aspects of PID usage, including interoperability, data tracking, and standardization.
In addition to the release of the report, the ORFG PID Strategy Working Group has organized a series of events and discussions to further explore the implications and applications of PIDs in scholarly publishing. Notable among these is the CHORUS Forum scheduled for May 22, 2024.
The CHORUS Forum, titled "Navigating the Future of Persistent Identifiers (PIDs) in Scholarly Publishing – Challenges, Risks, and Opportunities," will provide a comprehensive overview of PIDs in the scholarly publishing workflow. Topics to be discussed include the U.S. National PID Strategy, the transition of the Crossref Open Funder Registry to ROR, the role of PIDs in read and publish deals, and challenges faced in implementing PIDs in resource-constrained environments.
The forum serves as an essential platform for stakeholders in the scholarly publishing community to engage in meaningful discussions and collaborations regarding the future of PIDs. Interested parties are encouraged to register for the event to participate in these crucial conversations.
The release of the US National PID Strategy report and the upcoming CHORUS Forum underscore the commitment of the ORFG PID Strategy Working Group to drive positive change and innovation in scholarly communication through the effective implementation of persistent identifiers.
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