Project aims

 

The RIDIR project has the following aims and objectives:

 

Aims

 

  • To engage with the identifier and repository communities to understand better their requirements and highlight the benefits of the clear use of persistent identifiers in order to facilitate interoperability where required.
  • To develop and build a fully working demonstrator to showcase the findings of this engagement and demonstrate potential means for addressing the issues raised.

 

Objectives

 

  • To raise awareness of persistent identifier interoperability issues within the Higher and Further Education community, influencing repository practices to incorporate these issues and contributing to the understanding of the governance procedures around identifier management
  • To provide a clear way of demonstrating issues relating to persistent identifier interoperability and potential solutions for addressing a range of Use Cases