Bibliometrics and Scholarly Communication

3 credits · Graduate

In this course, students will learn to use bibliometrics to measure the production, dissemination, and use of research. Blending theory and practice, the course will be an asset for students pursuing research careers in any field, academic librarianship, and a wide range of organizations involved in the global research and higher education systems, such as universities, research funders, professional associations and publishers. Topics covered include bibliometric data sources, the evaluation of research output and impact, research funding, peer review, scholarly publishing, open access and open science, authorship, collaboration, research networks, and the mobilization of research on social media, the news, and policy.