PIDfest 26

When looking at the term ‘Persistent Identifier’ by itself, the focus is on the ability to enquire and identify entities, and to continue to do so over time. However, most of the value from using PIDs comes from the metadata that is available with the PID record. In this short presentation, we will not only explain how metadata registration enables understanding, but also discuss four different layers of enrichment, namely member updates, community feedback loops, matching, and third-party data sources. We aim to show that enrichment can strengthen the reliability of the scholarly record and build the Research Nexus. We hope that this will provide the community with more insight into ways to optimise the use of metadata and that the session will lead to a lively discussion on how we can improve metadata together.

What are your favorite graphics or images demonstrating the value of PIDs? Have you created or found one that you love, or do you wish you knew how to create or find one? Let’s get together and share our favorite PID visuals, try generating some with AI tools or with pens and our own brain power, and explore what the ideal PID image would be. Does it communicate through metaphor, as in pictures of interconnected roads, plumbing, or natural waterways? Is it a network visualization generated from real data? Does it chart figures such as potential savings or increase in usage over time? Is it a PowerPoint slide with organizational logos on it connected by lines? In this workshop, you'll imagine, create, and share images that convey why persistent identifiers are so important, creating a public image library that everyone in the PID community can use.