Why do USGS authors need an ORCID iD and what information must be provided in their profiles? [019]

Effective October 1, 2016, all USGS authors (including coauthors) must have a ORCID iD account (set to public) if they publish scientific information products and ORCID iDs are required for Bureau approval of these products in the internal Information Product Data System as stated in SM 502.4. When creating an ORCID iD, authors must make the ORCID publicly visible by completing the extra step in the registration process. The ORCID iD record should also include the author’s first and last name, USGS email address, and USGS employment affiliation. These fields should be made “visible to everyone” to ensure proper display of all USGS-authored publication contributions. For more information, refer to the USGS Data Management web site’s ORCID webpage.