Why use Bibliometrics?

Bibliometrics is one statistical approach used to quantify the impact of published research.

It can be used:

• To determine the most influential journals in a research area.
• To track the impact of your published research.
• To support applications for promotion, tenure and grant funding.

Larger units, such as schools, colleges and universities use bibliometrics as one tool to demonstrate how successful they are at getting published and to assess the impact of their research effort.

How can UCD Library help?

Workshops and Training

We offer workshops and training to individuals and schools on:

• Understanding and using bibliometrics.

Training and Awareness Materials

We also provide training materials on a range of topics in this area:

• These have been produced as part of a national project led by UCD Library.
• These items can all be browsed and viewed from the project website at http://www.ndlr.ie/myri.
• You can use these materials yourself, or ask the Library to provide some accompanying training and awareness events for you.

Content includes:

• Introductory material for those new to the concept of bibliometrics.
• Help in selecting a bibliometric tool.
• Using bibliometrics to support your C.V.
• Journal ranking tools.