IGSN ID FAQ

How are IGSN IDs registered under the IGSN–DataCite partnership? DataCite provides IGSN ID registration services using either the Fabrica user interface or one of the APIs. See Registering IGSN IDs. Details of the best practices for IGSN registration have been established through the IGSN Partnership Steering Group in coordination with the community. IGSN IDs are functionally DataCite DOIs.

What tools and APIs can be used to register IGSN IDs? Existing DataCite tools and APIs can be used to register DOIs. See Registering IGSN IDs.

I am an existing DataCite member, am I be able to register IGSN IDs? Yes, IGSN ID registration is available through the existing DOI registration services provided by DataCite. See Registering IGSN IDs.

Is there documentation available? See Registering IGSN IDs for documentation about registering IGSN IDs with DataCite. See About IGSN IDs for Material Samples to learn more about IGSN IDs and the partnership between the IGSN e.V. and DataCite.

Who can I contact should I have support or more questions? Questions about registering IGSN IDs with DataCite and integrating IGSN IDs into material samples workflows can be directed to [email protected]. General questions about the partnership can be directed to [email protected] and these will be shared with the Partnership Steering Group.

I am not a DataCite Member but I am interested in registering IGSN IDs. How do I become a Member? For more information on DataCite membership, please visit our Member page.

How does physical sample metadata map to the DataCite Metadata Schema? For more information about IGSN ID metadata in the DataCite Metadata Schema, see IGSN ID Metadata. This guidance was developed by the IGSN–DataCite Crosswalk and Metadata Management Working Group