Measure for Measure

UCL Library Services is improving support for researchers in a number of areas of the research lifecycle, in line with the goals of our Library Strategy (2015-18). One of these areas is support for bibliometrics and we are delighted to announce the launch of our new bibliometrics web pages.

Bibliometrics is analysis of research based on citation counts and patterns. The measures used are also commonly referred to as bibliometrics, or citation metrics.

The web pages bring together information to support UCL researchers, students and other staff with an interest in bibliometrics for informing research, supporting applications for funding or jobs, or comparing research output with other groups or institutions. They include information on:-

• what bibliometrics are
• different types of bibliometrics
• UCL’s policy on the use of bibliometrics and their relevance in the wider context
• information on bibliometrics support and training available at UCL and beyond

For further information, guidance or support on making use of bibliometrics please contact us by emailing bibliometrics@ucl.ac.uk. The bibliometrics web pages will continue to be developed and expanded and we welcome any suggestions or feedback.

Angela Young, Sarah Lawson, Grazia Manzotti, Kate Brunskill and Anna di Iorio on behalf of the Bibliometrics Working Group