What are the key action items for ORCID in 2011?

In 2011 ORCID, Inc. will complete a beta production system that functions to assign ORCIDs and performs name disambiguation. We will build the ORCID organization by recruiting additional participants, registering for tax-exempt status, and making information about ORCID available in many different ways. In parallel ORCID is developing a sustainable business model that will likely include membership and service fees supplemented by sponsorship, grants and loans. ORCID conducted a survey of the Participants in October 2010 to learn more about potential users' views; ORCID looks to conduct another survey in early 2011 to learn more about potential business models.