RAiD schematically stores RAiD project information within a RAiD metadata record that is hosted by a RAiD Registration Agency’s RAiD system. Anyone can find a RAiD’s metadata record by using the RAiD name’s actionable DOI RAiD proxy server URL within a web browser.
The creation of a new RAiD by a RAiD service point is called 'minting'. Minting symbolises the importance, value, reliability and longevity of RAiD project or activity metadata management for our global research community. Each minted RAiD contains a unique persistent DOI RAiD identifier for long-term visibility, sustainability and reliability.
RAiD is set up so that computers can digitally ‘read’ a RAiD’s metadata information and apply this to other digital forms. After RAiD is integrated into existing research software systems, advanced RAiD uses can be customised to meet organisational needs, such as:
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Automatic ‘reading’ and minting of new RAiDs whenever Data Management Plans are received
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Automatic compiling and submitting of research applications or service requests when requested, with a quick approval response possible by another RAiD facility
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Creation of different types of web-crawlable RAiD registers for individual RAiD Registration Agencies and their RAiD service points
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Automatic pushing and pulling of metadata record properties for different RAiD searches and document requirements
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Customised local project fields can be added to the RAiD Metadata Schema and each other RAiD system for consistent open global RAiD interoperability, equity and transparency.
What RAiDs cannot link to
RAiDs can be linked to other project RAiDs to establish contributor connections and long-term relationships.
However, a RAiD does not link a project’s individual metadata properties with each other or other RAiD project elements. A RAiD only links RAiD metadata information to its assigned RAiD project or activity.