Bibliometric Data Sources and Indicators (online)
We are happy to announce the 2024 edition of the course Bibliometric Data Sources and Indicators to be organized online for the Americas. The course is provided by Leiden University’s Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) in collaboration with the Galter Health Sciences Library at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. CWTS, located in Leiden, the Netherlands, is a world-leading research center in the field of bibliometrics and scientometrics and an important provider of high-quality bibliometric statistics. Galter Library works closely with Northwestern University’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (NUCATS) to provide support on evaluation and continuous improvement.
Schedule
The course will be held online during office hours in the Americas from November 18th until November 21st 2024 with sessions scheduled each of the four days from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-3 p.m. (EST)
Aim
The course provides an introduction to bibliometric data sources and indicators. The course covers the fundamentals that professional users of bibliometrics need to be familiar with.
After completing the course, you will:
- know the various bibliometric databases and their strengths and weaknesses;
- have a solid understanding of the definition, calculation and interpretation of a wide range of bibliometric indicators.
Lecturers
The course is provided by the following lecturers:
Clara Calero-Medina, PhD: Clara is senior researcher and bibliometric consultant at CWTS. She has a background in economics, and science and technologies studies. Clara is a member of the Information & Openness focal area at CWTS.
Vincent Traag, PhD: Vincent is senior researcher at CWTS. He has a background in sociology and applied mathematics. Vincent is a member of the Engagement & Inclusion focal area at CWTS. In addition to his scientific research, Vincent is also a bibliometric consultant at CWTS.
Ludo Waltman, Professor of Quantitative Science Studies: Ludo is one of the coordinators of the Information & Openness focal area at CWTS. He is also coordinator of the CWTS Leiden Ranking and co-developer of the VOSviewer software for bibliometric visualization.
Registration
To register for the course, please use this booking form. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis.
Please contact Karen Gutzman or courses if you need further information about the course.
Karen Gutzman is Head, Research Assessment and Communications at Galter Health Sciences Library at Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. Karen works to support individuals and groups in their understanding, assessment, visualization, and reporting of impactful outcomes of research and clinical care efforts. She also develops and implements programs on digital scholarship and dissemination of research.
The general terms and conditions of CWTS BV are applicable.