Tracking citations and online mentions This guide gives an introduction to bibliometrics and altmetrics and how you can use them to track attention received by published research outputs. You are here Home The University Library Researchers Tracking citations and online mentions What are bibliometrics and altmetrics? This guide focuses on the metrics available that are designed to help track the attention received by research outputs. Learn more Sources of metrics A summary of the numerous sources of academic metrics databases we use most often. See sources of metrics Support for metrics Find University support if you need help using metrics tools including Research Services and University Library contacts. Find support Using metrics responsibly An overview of how to use metrics responsibly, good practice and the limitations of metrics. Learn about using metrics responsibly Uses of bibliometrics and altmetrics How to use bibliometrics and altmetrics to promote yourself and your research, explore your field and find influential authors. Read about the uses
