The Information Kit (doi:10.1000/261) combines a number of documents from this website, each in a format suitable for printing (Adobe Acrobat PDF).

The kit includes an overview of the DOI^® System that describes the structure and functionality of DOI^® names and the features and benefits of using the system; factsheets; an International DOI Foundation Membership Brochure that explains the goals of the foundation, the benefits enjoyed by members, and how to join; and a list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Download the complete Information Kit , last updated 9 September 2008, or you may view and print individual sections of the kit that are of interest to you.

• Introductory Overview
• Membership Brochure
• Frequently Asked Questions
• DOI System and the Handle System
• DOI System and Numbering Schemes
• DOI System and Data Dictionaries
• DOI System Applications
• DOI System and Internet Identifier Specifications
• Value Added by the DOI System
• Identifier Interoperability
• DOI News - December 2007
• DOI News - June 2008

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