DOItiedot

DOItiedot is a term used in bibliographic and library contexts to refer to the metadata associated with a Digital Object Identifier (DOI). The DOI system provides persistent identifiers for digital objects, and DOItiedot encompasses the descriptive and administrative information that helps identify, locate, and manage those objects across platforms.

A typical set of DOItiedot includes the DOI string itself, the object title, author or creator, publication date, and publisher or repository. Additional fields commonly recorded are the container (journal, book, conference proceedings), language, version or update history, URL or resolved landing page, subject keywords, licenses, funders, and provenance data about how the metadata was obtained.

DOItiedot metadata are supplied by publishers or data providers and are registered and maintained by DOI registration agencies such as Crossref and DataCite. The metadata can be accessed via APIs that return JSON or XML representations and can be harvested using standard protocols; ISO 26324 governs the overall DOI system, while provider-specific schemas define the precise fields.

Use cases for DOItiedot include enabling reliable citation generation, facilitating discovery and linking of related works, supporting bibliometric analysis, and aiding digital preservation. Quality and completeness of DOItiedot vary by source and discipline, and updates may occur after initial publication. Privacy, licensing, and embargo considerations may influence what metadata is publicly available.