[Irtalk] 4 things every librarian should do with altmetrics | Impactstory blog

[Hilton Gibson]

Researchers are starting to use altmetrics to understand and promote their
academic contributions. At the same time, administrators and funders are
exploring them to evaluate researchers’ impact.

*In light of these changes, how can you, as a librarian, stay relevant by
supporting their fast-changing altmetrics needs?*

In this post, we’ll give you four ways to stay relevant: staying up-to-date
with the latest altmetrics research, experimenting with altmetrics tools,
engaging in early altmetrics education and outreach, and defining what
altmetrics mean to you as a librarian.
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http://blog.impactstory.org/4-things-librarians-altmetrics/
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