How reliable is Google Scholar for Bibliometrics?

A summary of the literature

Electronic theses and dissertations at Virginia Tech.

Virginia Tech has been depositing e-theses for over a decade and is a leader in the field. University of Southampton introduced e-thesis deposit in the academic session 2008-09

Full Text Library Resources for INFO1010

These slides support students in understanding how to respond to the challenge of: "I’ve been told not to use Google or Wikipedia to research my essay. What else is there?" The powerpoint guides students in how to identify high quality, up to date and relevant resources on the web that they can reliably draw upon for their academic assignments. The slides were created by the subject liaison librarian who supports the School of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton, Fiona Nichols.

Measuring Research Impact: Bibliometrics for Academic Staff and PGRs

Material to support the library session to support this course.

Measuring Reasearch Impact: Bibliometrics Presentation for Research Postgraduates and Staff

PowerPoint Presentation, recording and links used in the courses for Gradbook and Staffbook

Measuring Research Impact: Bibliometrics for Research Postgraduates (Gradbook Session)

Material to support the library session to support this course.

Worksheet for library bibliometrics training

This is used in our Gradbook / Staffbook courses and covers the key web addresses and guidance for activities.