معیارهای معنادار: راهنمای کتابدار قرن بیست و یکم برای بیبلیومتریک، آلت‌متریک و تأثیر پژوهش

What does it mean to have meaningful metrics in today s complex higher education landscape? With a foreword by Heather Piwowar and Jason Priem, this highly engaging and activity-laden book serves to introduce readers to the fast-paced world of research metrics from the unique perspective of academic librarians and LIS practitioners. Starting with the essential histories of bibliometrics and altmetrics, and continuing with in-depth descriptions of the core tools and emerging issues at stake in the future of both fields, Meaningful Metrics is a convenient all-in-one resource that is designed to be used by a range of readers, from those with little to no background on the subject to those looking to become movers and shakers in the current scholarly metrics movement. Authors Borchardt and Roemer, offer tips, tricks, and real-world examples illustrate how librarians can support the successful adoption of research metrics, whether in their institutions or across academia as a whole. Research libraries have engaged in publishing activities in the past, but recently there has been intense growth in the number of library publishing services supporting faculty and students. Unified by a commitment to both access and service, library publishing programs have grown from an early focus on backlist digitization to publication of student works, textbooks, and research data. This growing engagement with publishing is a natural and research data. This growing engagement with publishing is a natural extension of the academic library's commitment to support the creation of and access to scholarship. Getting the Word Out examines the growing trend in library publishing with 11 chapters by some of the most talented thinkers in the field. Edited by library publishing experts Maria Bonn, of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Graduate School of Library and Information Science, and Mike Furlough, HathiTrust Digital Library, this book deepens current discussions in the field, and provides decision makers and practitioners with an introduction to the state of the field with an eye towards future prospects. -- from back cover What does it mean to have meaningful research metrics in today’s complex higher education landscape? This highly engaging and activity-filled book serves to introduce readers to the fast-paced world of research metrics from the unique perspective of academic librarians and LIS practitioners. Starting with the essential histories of bibliometrics and altmetrics and continuing with in-depth descriptions of the core tools and emerging issues at stake in the future of both fields, “Meaningful Metrics” is a convenient all-in-one resource. Chin Roemer and Borchardt provide information and insight applicable to a range of readers from those with little to no background on the subject to those looking to become movers and shakers in the current scholarly metrics movement. Tips, tricks and real-world examples illustrate how librarians can support the successful adoption of research metrics, whether in their institutions or across academia as a whole. This book is suitable for collections in all types of college and research libraries and for collections in schools of library and information science. Foreword IMPACT Understanding Impact Impact in Practice BIBLIOMETRICS Understanding Bibliometrics Bibliometrics in Practice ALTMETRICS Understanding Altmetrics Altmetrics in Practice SPECIAL TOPICS Disciplinary Impact Impact and the Role of Librarians Glossary Acknowledgments About the Authors