Workshop: Evaluating Scholarly Impact Using Research Metrics (h‑index & Altmetrics)
February 17 - March 18, 2026
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Download iCal FileThe University Library is offering a workshop on evaluating scholarly impact using a range of research metrics and tools.
This session will guide participants through strategies for analyzing citations, calculating the h‑index, and understanding alternative metrics that capture broader forms of engagement.
Participants will explore platforms such as Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar, Dimensions, and MyActivities. The workshop will also introduce altmetrics tools (Altmetric, PlumX) and their data sources, including social media. Best practices for the responsible and meaningful use of metrics in assessing scholarly influence will be discussed.
Please register using the following links:
- Tuesday, February 17, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
- Register: https://libcal.uic.edu/event/16097678
- Wednesday, March 18, 3:30 to 4:30 pm
- Register: https://libcal.uic.edu/event/16097699
A full list of Scholarly Communications workshops is available here: Workshops - Publishing, Scholarly Communications, and Open Access - Subject and Course Guides at University of Illinois at Chicago
Date posted
Feb 4, 2026
Date updated
Feb 4, 2026