Ohio University Libraries are pleased to be active members of the ORCiD Community . ORCID iD ( O pen R esearcher & C ontributor ID ) provides a unique digital name or iD that distinguishes researchers from one another. And getting and using your free ORCID iD and ORCID record can help you save time and get credit for your work in funding, publishing, and research reporting workflows. Funding organizations, publishers, and research institutions are increasingly requiring or asking for ORCID iDs from researchers, so this FREE workshop hosted by ORCID will help you make sure you are ahead of the game. For more ORCID tips, see the Libraries ORCID guide .