Crossref is a prominent brand that envisions a global scholarly network of connections, fostering the exchange of research organizations, individuals, entities, and actions. With over two decades of progress, Crossref boasts a membership of 17,000+ members from 146 countries, housing a staggering 130+ million records. Additionally, they handle over 600+ million monthly metadata queries from thousands of tools across the research ecosystem.

Collaborating with foundational infrastructure organizations, Crossref plays a pivotal role in shaping the research landscape. They offer various services including content registration, reference linking, Crossmark, cited-by, Funder Registry, and similarity check to facilitate seamless scholarly communications. Committed to transparency, Crossref outlines their processes, procedures, financials, and adherence to the Principles of Open Scholarly Infrastructure (POSI).

Bolstered by a dedicated team of 45 individuals, Crossref's mission is to enhance scholarly communications by facilitating the discovery, citation, linking, assessment, and reuse of research objects. They operate as a not-for-profit organization, relying on membership fees and content registration fees for sustenance. With a focus on collaboration, technology-driven solutions, and the power of metadata, Crossref continues to revolutionize the scholarly community