With Great Power Comes the Responsible Use of Metrics (for librarians)

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Do metrics really add up?

Metrics have long been used as an indicator of academic success and as a way to make key decisions. As the measurement of impact becomes increasingly important within academia there has been something of a backlash against trusting purely quantitative methods of assessment. The Responsible Metrics movement aims to ensure that metrics are used fairly alongside other measures to gather a true assessment of impact.

This webinar will discuss what the Responsible Metrics movement is, why it was developed, its importance and how library staff can best educate their research staff.

• Cambridge University Librarians

• Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available

• Introduction to metrics
• The increased importance of academic assessment
• The Responsible Metrics movement and other initiatives

Online webinar

Attendees will need access to a device with access to the internet and sound

• A recording of the webinar will be made available after the event. If you are interested in receiving the link then please register for the webinar
• Joining instructions will be issued to attendees prior to the event

One 45 minute webinar with time for questions