High Impact at Low Cost: Initiating a Citation Analysis Program. Issue 4 (2nd October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Murphy, Greg; Plann-Curley, Brendan; Bilello, Kristina
• Is Part Of: Reference librarian. Volume 63:Issue 4(2022)
• Page Start: 144
• Page End: 162
• Publication Date: 2022-10-02
• Subjects: Citation analysis -- scholarly communications -- academic libraries -- faculty -- tenure -- promotion -- journal ranking -- bibliometrics -- publish or perish -- case study -- impact factor; Reference services (Libraries) -- Periodicals; Library administration -- Periodicals; 025.5205
• DOI: 10.1080/02763877.2022.2140742
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0276-3877

Abstract

ABSTRACT: University faculty under consideration for tenure and promotion are expected to demonstrate to their committees the value of their scholarly output. This case study involves the creation of a citation analysis service at a midsized university and reviews many of the existing sources for metrics and journal rankings – both subscription-based and freely available. The aim is to offer a roadmap for budget-minded academic libraries that want to assist their faculty in compiling individualized portfolios that include bibliometrics. Many existing tools favor the hard science fields. This case study focuses on a pathway through the confusing subject of citation analysis with a focus on the social sciences and humanities while highlighting the benefits for academic institutions and libraries.