"Laying the groundwork for a persistent identifier infrastructure"

The PILIN (Persistent Identifier Linking Infrastructure) team is currently involved in the government funded ANDS Project. There is a strong ongoing interest from across sectors (incl. e-research, e - learning, vocational education, schools, cultural and collecting organisations and government information custodians) for the adoption and use of persistent identifiers in a sustainable, shared identifier management infrastructure. A collaborative paper is being prepared entitled "Incorporating Persistent Identifiers into a Data Management Plan" (for e-researchers). A limited release to promote feedback is available - to obtain a copy contact: ul@people.net.au

It is anticipated that a National Persistent Identifier Service will be in operation by January 1 2009.