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7. Impact Factors

Author

Arruda, J. Roberto F., Champieux, Robin, Cook, Colleen, Davis, Mary Ellen K., Gedye, Richard, Goodman, Laurie, Jacobs, Neil, Ross, David, and Taylor, Stuart

Abstract

Tracking the metrics of a more open publishing world will be key to selling “open” and encouraging broader adoption of open solutions. Will more openness mean lower impact, though (for whatever reason—less visibility, less readability, less press, etc.)? Why or why not? Perhaps more fundamentally, how useful are impact factors anyway? What are they really tracking, and what do they mean? What are the pros and cons of our current reliance on these measures? Would faculty be satisfied with an alternative system as long as it is recognized as reflecting meaningfully on the quality of their scholarship? What might such an alternative system look like?, Open Scholarship Initiative Proceedings, 2016

Published
2016
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8. The Journal Impact Factor and its discontents: steps toward responsible metrics and better research assessment

Author

Arruda, J. Roberto F., Champieux, Robin, Cook, Colleen, Davis, Mary Ellen K., Gedye, Richard, Goodman, Laurie, Jacobs, Neil, Ross, David, and Taylor, Stuart

Abstract

A small, self-selected discussion group was convened to consider issues surrounding impact factors at the first meeting of the Open Scholarship Initiative in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, in April 2016, and focused on the uses and misuses of the Journal Impact Factor (JIF), with a particular focus on research assessment. The group’s report notes that the widespread use, or perceived use, of the JIF in research assessment processes lends the metric a degree of influence that is not justified on the basis of its validity for those purposes, and retards moves to open scholarship in a number of ways. The report concludes that indicators, including those based on citation counts, can be combined with peer review to inform research assessment, but that the JIF is not one of those indicators. It also concludes that there is already sufficient information about the shortcomings of the JIF, and that instead actions should be pursued to build broad momentum away from its use in research assessment. These actions include practical support for the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) by research funders, higher education institutions, national academies, publishers and learned societies. They also include the creation of an international “metrics lab” to explore the potential of new indicators, and the wide sharing of information on this topic among stakeholders. Finally, the report acknowledges that the JIF may continue to be used as one indicator of the quality of journals, and makes recommendations how this should be improved. OSI2016 Workshop Question: Impact Factors Tracking the metrics of a more open publishing world will be key to selling “open” and encouraging broader adoption of open solutions. Will more openness mean lower impact, though (for whatever reason—less visibility, less readability, less press, etc.)? Why or why not? Perhaps more fundamentally, how useful are impact factors anyway? What are they really tracking, and what do they mean? What are the pros and cons of our current reliance on these measures? Would faculty be satisfied with an alternative system as long as it is recognized as reflecting meaningfully on the quality of their scholarship? What might such an alternative system look like?, Open Scholarship Initiative Proceedings, 2016

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2016
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9. Impact Factors

Author

Arruda, J. Roberto F., primary, Champieux, Robin, additional, Cook, Colleen, additional, Davis, Mary Ellen K., additional, Gedye, Richard, additional, Goodman, Laurie, additional, Jacobs, Neil, additional, Ross, David, additional, and Taylor, Stuart, additional

Published
2016
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11. Haunted Land: a film in crisis

Author

Davis, Mary Ellen

Subjects
Business, Business, international, Fashion, accessories and textiles industries
Published
2002

37. Letter from the Executive Director.

Author

Davis, Mary Ellen K.

Subjects
*ACADEMIC libraries, *ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc., *LIBRARY conferences
Abstract

Highlights developments at the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL). Attendance at the ACRL national conference in Charlotte on April 10-13; Expansion of professional development opportunities in 2003; Launching of the Academic and Research Library @ your library campaign in April 2003.

Published
2003

38. Letter from the Executive Director.

Author

Davis, Mary Ellen K.

Subjects
*ACADEMIC librarians, *ADVERTISING campaigns
Abstract

Focuses on the accomplishments of the Association of College and Research Libraries. Development of services and programs catering the needs of academic and research librarians; Launch of advertising campaign promoting the significance of academic libraries; Recognition of the contributions of the members.

Published
2002

39. Univ. of Nevada opens new library.

Author

Davis, Mary Ellen

Subjects
*ACADEMIC libraries, *LIBRARIES
Abstract

Reports the opening of Lied Library at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. Features of the library; System used by the library to manage the collection; Services offered by Lied.

Published
2001

40. Racing toward tomorrow, Part 1.

Author

Davis, Mary Ellen and Hine, Betsy N.

Subjects
*TELECOMMUNICATION in education, *ELECTRONIC journals, *CONFERENCES & conventions
Abstract

Part I. Presents insights from the ninth national conference of the Association of College and Research Libraries held April 8-11, 1999. Includes professional development in support of leadership; Effectiveness of interactive tutorials; Faculty members' use of electronic journals. INSETS: Schroeder and Neal on Web through July 8.;Getting the meeting out to the profession.;Read/hear all about it.;A new librarian's point of view.

Published
1999

41. ACRL addresses the future, part 1.

Author

Davis, Mary Ellen and Helbig, Jack

Subjects
*LIBRARY conferences
Abstract

Reports that at the Association of College & Research Libraries' (ACRL) 8th National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, from April 11-14, 1997, participants explored the theme `Choosing Our Futures.' What librarians had the opportunity to do; Speech by Dr. Cornel West, of Harvard University; Information on different libraries and their policies; Whether universities will survive; What are the learning strategies for the information age.

Published
1997

42. Letter from the Executive Director.

Author

Davis, Mary Ellen K.

Subjects
*ORGANIZATIONAL transparency, *GRANTS (Money), *LIBRARIANS, *COLLEGE students
Abstract

The article discusses achievements of Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL). Topics include the ACRL 2019 Conference "Recasting the Narrative," held in Cleveland, Ohio on April 10–13, 2019, changes to the committee appointments process to improve transparency, and grants awarded to 170 librarians, students, and staff to attend ACRL 2019.

Published
2019

43. Bring the ACRL Information Literacy Immersion program to your campus.

Author

Davis, Mary Ellen

Subjects
*INFORMATION literacy, *ACADEMIC libraries, *INFORMATION services
Abstract

Features the Institute for Information Literary Immersion Program sponsored by the Association of College and Research Libraries in the United States. Programs offered to participants; Sources of funding for the program; Contact information. INSETS: Support Library Legislation Day by Shannon Cary.;Chronicle as salutes libraries.;ACRL offers licensing workshop in San Francisco..

Published
2001

46. ATLA to digitize 50 journals in religious and theological studies.

Author

Davis, Mary Ellen

Subjects
*ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc., *ELECTRONIC journals
Abstract

Announces the American Theological Library Association's launch of its first digital full-text journal, `ATLAS (ATLA Serials: Fifty Years of Fifty Journals)' in the United States. Funding for the publication; Publishing partners; Homepage address.

Published
1999

47. Topper joins ACRL staff.

Author

Davis, Mary Ellen

Subjects
TOPPER, Elisa, ASSOCIATION of College & Research Libraries
Abstract

Reports on Elisa F. Topper's entry as the new director of member services for the Association of College & Research Libraries. Career history; Educational background; Career achievements.

Published
1995

48. ALA bids Mickey Mouse adieu.

Author

Davis, Mary Ellen

Subjects
*CONFERENCES & conventions
Abstract

Reports that the American Library Association's (ALA) Executive Board voted to hold its 1996 annual conference in New York City instead of Florida.

Published
1995

49. BIS needs presenters for 1995.

Author

Davis, Mary Ellen

Subjects
ASSOCIATION of College & Research Libraries
Abstract

Reports that seven presenters are needed for breakout sessions for `Measuring Up! Improving Instruction Through Evaluation,' the ACRL Bibliographic Instruction Section (BIS) program scheduled for the 1995 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois. Topics sought; Deadline for proposals; Contact information.

Published
1994

50. Letter from the Executive Director.

Author

Davis, Mary Ellen K.

Subjects
*ACADEMIC libraries, *SCHOLARLY communication, *STUDENTS, *NEWS consumption
Abstract

The article offers information on the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL). It mentions about ACRL's advocacy work to demonstrate the value academic libraries bring to their institutions and to transform the system of scholarly communication in the U.S. It also mentions that ACRL presents recommendations for helping students become more effective news consumers.

Published
2018

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