This document discusses author identifiers like ORCID and provides information on why and how researchers should use them. It notes that ORCID uniquely identifies authors and helps them efficiently submit work, claim accomplishments, and be discoverable. The document outlines some key features of ORCID, including its privacy settings, biography, and tools for populating works. It encourages using ORCID to bring all of one's work together in a single record and provides suggestions on staying up to date with ORCID developments.