Altmetrics: New Trends in Tracking and Measuring Scholarly Impact

Authors

Deborah H. Charbonneau, Wayne State UniversityFollow
Alexandra Sarkozy, Wayne State University

Document Type

Article

Abstract

This invited presentation discusses the rising trend of altmetrics or "alternative metrics." The presentation introduces how altmetrics are shaping the scholarly landscape, their relationship to traditional metrics, and their potential uses for tracking scholarly influence. A diverse range of alternative tools for assessing scholarly impact and opportunities for library and information professionals are also described.

Disciplines

Library and Information Science

Comments

Altmetrics presentation delivered to Michigan SLA Chapter on 3/19/2014.

Recommended Citation

Charbonneau, Deborah H. and Sarkozy, Alexandra, "Altmetrics: New Trends in Tracking and Measuring Scholarly Impact" (2014). School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications. 113.
https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/slisfrp/113