This webinar provides an overview of research metrics for graduate researchers, academic staff, and professional staff working in research. Research metrics are used to quantify engagement with research outputs, and range from traditional metrics like journal impact to non-traditional or "altmetrics," like shares on social media. 

This session covers:

• The University of Melbourne's position on appropriate use of research metrics​
• Requirements of major funding bodies​
• An overview of prominent tools

The session is presented by Librarians Sarah Charing, Tania Celeste with chat support by Lindy Cochrane

Recommended Resource:

A key resource that will be introduced during the webinar is the Altmetrics Library Guide.