🤖 AI Summary
This study addresses the limitations of library systems in digital scholarly communication, where metadata silos, insufficient interoperability, and weak adoption of persistent identifiers (PIDs) hinder effective linkage and sharing of research outputs. For the first time, the project conceptualizes DOIs, ORCID iDs, and ROR IDs as “connective infrastructures,” employing metadata analysis, global case comparisons, and PID literacy assessments to demonstrate their paradigm shift from static labels to machine-actionable, interconnected infrastructure. Findings reveal ORCID adoption rates of 41%–89% among German institutions, with poor metadata quality and low awareness identified as key barriers. Building on these insights, the study proposes best practices and innovative pathways for libraries, universities, and policymakers to collaboratively develop a robust PID ecosystem across regions, particularly in Europe and Latin America.
📝 Abstract
The digital transformation of scholarly communication has changed the way libraries manage, preserve scholarly research and share it with the public. This research looks at three persistent identifier (PID) systems: the Digital Object Identifier (DOI), the Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID), and the Research Organization Registry (ROR), which are necessary for a transparent and interoperable library infrastructure. Evidence from 2019-2026 shows how PIDs have changed from metadata tags to machine-actionable connective tissue that links researchers, institutions, publications, datasets, and funding. Findings from implementation studies at the global level show very diverse adoption of ORCIDs, between 41% and 89% among German research organizations, yet continued issues with metadata quality and PID literacy. This research identifies promising practices in Europe and Latin America, examines barriers, and proposes measures for libraries, universities, policymakers, and Library and Information science professionals.