Keywords
Bibliometrics, Altmetrics, Scholarly Communication, Publishing, Citation Metrics
Abstract
Measuring the impact of research and publications (bibliometrics) has become increasingly common for libraries, academic institutions, and scholars. Libraries use bibliometric measures, such as citation analysis, when considering which journals to acquire and retain. Faculty use them to demonstrate the value of their research in the tenure process. Academic institutions are beginning to use them to demonstrate institutional ranking and prestige (Pagell, 2014; Chen & Liao, 2012). In today’s data driven environment, bibliometrics play a critical role. As with any type of metric, bibliometrics are not without their challenges and issues. Bibliometrics and Research Evaluation: Uses and Abuses aims to explore this topic in detail
Publication Date
1-10-2019
Original Citation
Norris, S., 2019. Bibliometrics and Research Evaluation: Uses and Abuses. Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication, 7(1). DOI:http://doi.org/10.7710/2162-3309.2286
Document Type
Book Review
Language
English
Copyright Status
Author retained
Publication Version
Publisher's version
Rights
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
College
Information Technologies & Resources
Location
Orlando (Main) Campus
Department
University Libraries
STARS Citation
Norris, Sarah A., "Bibliometrics and Research Evaluation: Uses and Abuses" (2019). Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works. 761.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/ucfscholar/761