Persistent Identifier Generator Plugin
Persistent Identifier Generator Plugin
The PI Generator Plugin allows you to use a customized tool for generating persistent identifiers to be used with a Handle server.
Plug-in Parameters
The parameters for the PI Generator Plugin are set while installing a new instance of the plug-in and include the following:
- Task Level – IE, Representation, or File
- Sequence – a series of numbers. (See Configuring Sequences).
- Object Identifier Type – the type of object identifier for the PI
- Check for Duplicates – select if you want Rosetta to skip identifiers that already exist
- Overwrite on Existing – select if you want Rosetta to overwrite existing duplicates
Usage
PI Generator plugins create unique identifiers for a digital objects such as an image or an article. PIDs enable accessing this object as long as the object exists, even if it was moved to another location. PIDs work with Rosetta to enable persistent identification of an object across contexts.
Implementation
Rosetta includes the following implementations of the Persistent Identifier plug-in:
- Handle Generator – Used for creating handle persistent identifiers
- URN Generator – Used for setting the prefix for a URN ID created in Rosetta