DataCite is a global organization that provides Persistent Identifiers (PIDs) to research data, other research outputs, and resources, such as samples, preprints, software, etc. DataCite offers organizations in the research community the opportunity to register PID metadata to their research outputs and resources, which allows them to become discoverable. The metadata associated with the outputs and resources are then made available to the community, which helps strengthen the research ecosystem.
DataCite is a strong partner for WDS, as both organizations are actively working to promote open science and increase the adoption of PIDs among researchers and organizations. By providing PIDs and allowing PID metadata to be registered by organizations, DataCite is strengthening the research community through data findability and research connections, which correlates well with WDS’ mission. DataCite became an associate member of WDS in September 2014.