The Three-PID Problem: Integrating Persistent Identifiers into an Institutional Repository

In 2025, the Library of Université Laval (UL) was the first in Canada to integrate ROR IDs, ORCID IDs, and DOIs into its institutional repository via DSpace integration. The implementation was done in three parts, each bringing its own set of challenges due to language differences, a unique approach to researchers' profiles, and an obsession with entering the most complete information possible. The integrations were a success, and the results were immediate. If you are facing similar questions about whether to invest time and resources into these connections, come join us. We will share our real-world story—not just the successes, but the messy, difficult parts too.