Altmetrics: A practical guide for librarians, researchers and academics

In scholarly publishing, tracking the citation frequency of research can be a powerful tool to determine the reach and impact of the work. In recent years, it has become more common to measure this with altmetrics, as opposed to the traditional impact factor, or “the average number of citations of recent articles published in a journal. This book gives an overview of altmetrics, their tools and how to implement them successfully to boost your research output. This book is of valuable tool for library and information professionals working higher education, research bodies, government bodies and charities; researchers, academics, higher education leaders and strategists.

Print ISBN: 978-1-68250-330-0 | $ 150 | 2017 | Hardcover

Editor: Pitter Paul