Altmetrics: A Practical Guide for Librarians, Researchers and Academics

摘要

This book provides an introductory overview of the conceptual evolution of altmetrics and applicable technologies with practical outreach strategies for information professionals. Andy Tattersall, book editor and co-author, is an information specialist at the School of Health and Related Research at the University of Sheffield and a Mendeley advisor. The book's co-authors include leaders and pioneers in the field of altmetrics such as Dr. William Gunn, Head of Academic Outreach for Mendeley and member of the National Information Standards Organization (NISO) Altmetrics Working Group, Dr. Andrew Booth of the University of Sheffield and Euan Adie, founder of Altmetric.com. The end of every chapter features "Key Points," "Conclusions," a "Reference List," and "Further Reading," making the text useful for reference purposes.