Scholastica Blog — What You Need to Know About NISO's Altmetrics Use...
abernard102@gmail.com 2016-04-14
Summary:
" ... In July 2013 The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) launched the NISO Alternative Assessment Metrics Project with the goal to create basic standards for altmetrics usage by: [1] Devising definitions for terms commonly used in assessing altmetrics in order to make it easier for stakeholders to discuss them [2] Identifying primary use cases for altmetrics and key stakeholders [3] Developing a statement about the role altmetrics should play in evaluating scholarly research The group just released Altmetrics Definitions and Use Cases, a report on their findings, which we’ve taken some time to breakdown ..."