Q. Is there a mechanism through UMD to get a DOI for a self published report?

Thanks for your question! There are a few ways to approach this. You could upload the report to DRUM, the Digital Repository at the University of Maryland. DOIs are minted for new DRUM items within 24 hours of approval/publication.

If DRUM isn't the right fit, you could also upload your work to a generalist repository, such as Zenodo, which will generate a DOI for you. If you have questions about selecting a repository to publish your report or DOIs in general, please reach out to lib-open-scholarship@umd.edu.

Alternatively, you could use Perma.cc to create a permalink to the document (details on creating a Perma.cc account are available here).

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions about any of these options. Questions related to DRUM or open publishing can be directed to drum-help@umd.edu, and any other questions can be directed to your subject specialist.