This webinar series is designed to empower African researchers, librarians, and institutions by providing valuable insights into adopting digital tools and persistent identifiers. Our primary goals are to significantly enhance the discoverability of African research on a global scale and streamline scholarly workflows for increased efficiency.

^{This webinar series is being co-organized for AfricArXiv by UbuntuNet Alliance and Access 2 Perspectives as part of the ORCID Global Participation Program.}

Upcoming sessions

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Past sessions

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All past presentations are accessible at https://africarxiv.ubuntunet.net/handle/1/20

About the Webinar Series

Through an engaging webinar series dedicated to exploring the transformative impact of persistent identifiers (PIDs) we highlight to African scholarly stakeholders how selected scholarly services  work to increase the discoverability of African research in the global scholarly landscape. In this series, we delve into the significance of three key PIDs – ORCID, ROR, and DOI – and how they facilitate interoperability across various scholarly digital services.

About Persistent Identifiers

Persistent Identifiers serve as unique and enduring labels assigned to digital objects, resources, or entities, encompassing a wide array of items such as research datasets, academic papers, books, websites, and more. Notably, PIDs can also be assigned to individual researchers (ORCID) and research institutions (ROR), ensuring a comprehensive and interconnected scholarly ecosystem.

Key Focus Areas

• ORCID: Understanding the role of ORCID in uniquely identifying and connecting individual researchers to their contributions, fostering collaboration and recognition.
• ROR: Exploring the significance of Research Organization Registry (ROR) in assigning PIDs to research institutions, contributing to a more structured and interconnected research landscape.
• DOI: Unraveling the benefits of Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) in uniquely identifying and ensuring the persistent accessibility of diverse digital objects and scholarly outputs.

Target Audience

This webinar series is tailored for African researchers, librarians, and institutions seeking to harness the potential of digital tools and PIDs. Whether you are an academic professional or part of a research institution, this series is designed to empower you in optimizing research discoverability and advancing scholarly contributions.

Why Attend?

• Gain in-depth knowledge about the role of PIDs in scholarly communication.
• Learn practical strategies for adopting digital tools and PIDs in your research workflows.
• Contribute to the global visibility and impact of African research.

Join us on this transformative journey to amplify the visibility of African research and foster a more interconnected and efficient scholarly ecosystem. Together, let’s pave the way for a future where African contributions are prominently featured and celebrated on the global stage.

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