Keywords

librarians, bibliometrics, publishing

Abstract

This presentation examines the applicability of bibliometrics for assessing the scholarship of faculty librarians at American research universities. This review includes a comparison of publication rates in academic disciplines and librarianship, as well as between areas within librarianship. It concludes by suggesting the importance of understanding disciplinary norms when considering using publishing statistics in retention, tenure, and promotion decisions.

Presentation was originally made at the Utah Library Association annual meeting in 2021.

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

2021-05-20

Language

English

College

Harold B. Lee Library

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor

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