Conference Paper: “Altmetrics and Library Publishing”

The following paper will be presented on Sunday, August 20, 2017  at IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2017 in Wroclaw, Poland.
Title
Altmetrics and Library Publishing
Authors
Lauren B. Collister
University of Pittsburgh
Jessica Kirschner
University of Pittsburgh
Michelle Bradbury
University of Pittsburgh
Timothy S. Deliyannides
University of Pittsburgh
Robin Kear
University of Pittsburgh
Source
IFLA Library
Abstract

Altmetrics are a valuable offering that can enhance the services provided by a library publishing program and attract potential publishing partners. This paper will describe the use of altmetrics in the 38 journals published by the University Library System, University of Pittsburgh, as part of its library publishing program. By using a widget from Plum Analytics, altmetrics from each journal article are displayed on abstract pages; furthermore, journal editors have access to a robust dashboard of metrics that allows editors, authors, and readers to access full information about the journal’s impact. Librarians who are part of a library publishing operation have a valuable role to play in training and supporting journal staff and users in the meaning and potential applications of altmetrics, which transforms altmetrics from a component of a publishing program to a service.

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See Also: Conference Paper: “Exploring Values-Based (Alt)metrics to Enhance Library Services”

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