ORCID education: a departmental approach. Issue 1 (8th February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Droog, Alissa; Bredahl, Laura M.
• Is Part Of: Library hi tech news. Volume 38:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 5
• Publication Date: 2021-02-08
• Subjects: Faculty collaboration -- Academic libraries -- Education -- Identity management -- Research impact -- Author disambiguation; Library science -- Technological innovations -- Periodicals; Libraries -- Automation -- Periodicals; 025.020285
• DOI: 10.1108/LHTN-11-2020-0106
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0741-9058

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: This paper aims to provide a case study of an ORCID promotion at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science, providing context for the importance of education in ORCID outreach. Design/methodology/approach: The three-month ORCID promotion used workshops and individual appointments to educate faculty about ORCID, identity management systems and research impact and scholarly communications. Findings: A targeted and personal approach to ORCID promotion focused on education about why you might use this author disambiguation system resulted in 80% of the faculty within the School of Optometry and Vision Science signing up for, or using ORCID. Scaling an ORCID implementation to a larger group would likely benefit from a dedicated project group, and integration with existing institutional systems such as a requirement of an ORCID for internal grant applications. Originality/value: Although time consuming, this small-scale ORCID promotion with one department reveals that a departmental approach to ORCID education may lead to larger conversations about scholarly communications and a stronger relationship between faculty and the library.