(via Jodie Borgerding, Amigos Library Services)
Registration is now open for the Amigos Library Services class “Introduction to Scholarly Metrics”. This online course will provide an introductory overview of tried-and-true bibliometric indicators, including citation-based metrics such as Journal Impact Factor and h-Index. We will also cover the web-based metrics known as alternative or altmetrics. Scholarly metrics is a rapidly evolving field, so we will also identify some newer bibliometrics and altmetrics tools.
Students will come away from the workshop being able to complete the following tasks.
- identify basic bibliometric and altmetric indicators used in research evaluation processes
- generally explain the data underpinnings of altmetrics versus bibliometrics
- locate and use sources for scholarly metrics available for free on the World Wide Web
- use scholarly metrics appropriately and responsibly
- know emerging trends in scholarly metrics and scholarly communication
- to continue their learning, students will be asked to complete a “treasure hunt” worksheet after attending the webinar presentation
This course consists of one two-hour session, on Tuesday, June 22, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT.
Register here. The deadline is Friday, June 18, at 8:00 AM CDT. The individual registration for Amigos members is $95.00, and that for individual non-members is $155.00.