What are the criteria for becoming a Crossref Sponsored Partner?

Criteria for Becoming a Crossref Sponsored Partner

Organizations interested in becoming a Crossref Sponsored Partner must meet several criteria to ensure they can effectively support other organizations in content registration and metadata management. Below are the key requirements:

1. Established Standing in the Scholarly Community

• Must be a recognized organization within the academic, publishing, or research sectors.
• Should have a track record of supporting publishers, journals, or research institutions.
• Ideally, already working with multiple smaller publishers or institutions that need DOI registration support.

2. Technical & Administrative Capability

• Must have technical infrastructure to assist in DOI registration and metadata submission.
• Should be able to manage payments and administrative processes on behalf of their members.
• Should have automated or semi-automated tools for metadata submission and updates.

3. Expertise in Crossref Services & Metadata Standards

• Deep understanding of Crossref’s metadata requirements, DOI registration processes, and best practices.
• Ability to provide error resolution and troubleshooting for metadata submissions.
• Familiarity with Crossref APIs and integration with publishing platforms.

4. Ability to Provide Ongoing Support & Training

• Should offer customer support to help members navigate DOI registration and metadata updates.
• Must provide training sessions, workshops, and documentation to educate members.
• Should support members in maintaining high-quality metadata for better discoverability.

5. Financial & Operational Stability

• Must have the financial stability to manage billing and payments for multiple members.
• Should demonstrate long-term operational capacity to support growing member needs.

6. Regional or Language-Specific Support (Optional but Beneficial)

• Organizations serving non-English-speaking communities should offer multilingual support.
• Providing localized services tailored to specific regions or publishing markets is an advantage.

Platforms that Support Sponsored Partners

• Scholar9 and OJSCloud provide automated solutions for metadata management and DOI registration, making it easier for Sponsored Partners to manage large-scale submissions and support their members efficiently.

Key Benefits of Becoming a Sponsored Partner

✔ Strengthen the Academic Community – Support smaller publishers in achieving better visibility.

✔ Expand Service Offerings – Provide additional publishing solutions alongside DOI registration.

✔ Enhance Reputation – Gain recognition as a trusted partner within the Crossref ecosystem.