Welcome to the website of the Integrated Authority File (GND)
The GND (Integrated Authority File) is the largest collection of cultural and research authority data in the German-speaking countries. Originally used as a work tool in libraries its importance as a central network hub is growing as the process of digital transformation progresses. The GND forges connections within our common knowledge network. Take a tour of discovery through GND.network. We look forward to your visit. This website is more than just an information platform. There are many ways to get involved with the GND, which is why the website offers numerous options for exploring it:
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Are you looking for information about the GND and how it is organized and structured, or do you need a general introduction to the world of authority data? Click here to find out more. More: About the GND …
The many million authority files in the GND are freely accessible by all users, whether human or machine. Click on “More” to find out how to use the data, report errors, find individual data records, or select and download data sets. Click here to find out more on the German page. More: Discover the GND …
Authority data is embedded into a system of standards and frameworks. Users create and maintain authority data records in compliance with these rules. Would you like to get involved? Perhaps you would like to add GND IDs to your data, create new GND data records or regularly enrich and correct existing ones. Click here to find out more on the German page. More: Edit the GND …
The GND is formed cooperatively. People from a variety of institutions and committees continually work together to improve it and keep it up to date. They ensure that the GND is connected with international standards and embedded in comprehensive data ecosystems. They vouch for the reliability of their content. In the German acronym GND the G "gemeinsam" refrains thus both to the integrated character of the records and to the collaborative character of it governance structure. Click here if you would like to become part of the GND community. More: Forming the GND …
Opening access to the GND often requires intensive dialogue with those involved. We have therefore set up a number of GND projects in various areas, including ORCiD, GND4P, GND4C and GND meets Wikibase. If you are looking for information about current or past projects. Click here to find out more on the German page. More: Explore GND projects …
A community would not be a community if it did not also offer forums for information, encounters and discussion. Along with the regular meetings held by the committees in GND.network, we hold regular workshops and public events. If you would like to find out more about our events Click here to find out more on the German page. More: Meet the GND …
