Google Scholar is a researcher profile system, ORCID is not. ORCID functions as a switch box that connects a wide variety of research systems to each other. Having an ORCID iD will support the maintenance of any researcher profiles you already have.
You can add works from Google Scholar by following the directions found here: https://lyrasisnow.org/transferring-works-citations-from-google-scholar-to-orcid/
ResearchGate is a researcher profile and social networking platform, ORCID is not. ORCID functions as a switch box that connects a wide variety of research systems to each other. Having an ORCID iD will support the maintenance of any researcher profiles you already have.
ResearcherID and Scopus Author ID are proprietary researcher profile systems owned and operated by Clarivate/Web of Science (ResearcherID) and RELX/Elsevier (Scopus Author ID).
ORCID is a community-driven non-profit. ORCID is also not a research profile system. ORCID functions as a switch box that connects a wide variety of research systems to each other. Having an ORCID iD will support the maintenance of any researcher profiles you already have.
Both ResearcherID and Scopus Author ID can be linked to your ORCID iD to support the maintenance of your profiles.
For ORCID to do its job, it’s important to only have one ORCID iD. If you think you might already have an ORCID iD, go to support.orcid.org and follow the suggested steps for recovering your account.
You can view the specific help page on this topic here: https://info.orcid.org/ufaqs/what-is-my-orcid-id-do-i-already-have-an-orcid-account
For ORCID to do its job it’s important to only have one ORCID iD. If you think you might have multiple ORCID iDs, go to support.orcid.org and follow the suggested steps for reconciling 2 or more ORCID iDs.
You can view the specific help page on this topic here: https://support.orcid.org/hc/en-us/articles/360006896634-Removing-your-additional-or-duplicate-ORCID-iD
You can use your A number and strong password to log in to ORCID. You should list multiple email addresses on your profile so that if you leave USU, you will not lose access to your ORCID record.
You can view the specific help page on signing in with SSO here: https://support.orcid.org/hc/en-us/articles/360006894394-Sign-into-ORCID-using-your-institutional-account
USU is exploring integrations with Watermark Faculty Success (formerly known as Digital Measures). If there is a specific integration you would like us to support, please let us know by emailing scholarlycommunications@usu.edu.