scholarly journals A Review of Citation Analysis Methodologies for Collection Management

2012 ◽  
Vol 73 (4) ◽  
pp. 321-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristin Hoffmann ◽  
Lise Doucette
Keyword(s):  
Citation Analysis ◽  
User Study ◽  
Collection Management ◽  
Informed Decisions ◽  
Considerable Body ◽  
Careful Thought

While there is a considerable body of literature that presents the results of citation analysis studies, most researchers do not provide enough detail in their methodology to reproduce the study, nor do they provide rationale for methodological decisions. In this paper, we review the methodologies used in 34 recent articles that present a “user study” citation analysis with a goal of informing collection management. We describe major themes and outliers in the methodologies and discuss factors that require careful thought and analysis. We also provide a guide to considerations for citation analysis studies, so that researchers can make informed decisions.

scholarly journals A Citation Analysis of Atmospheric Science Publications by Faculty at Texas A&M University

2013 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
pp. 356-367 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rusty Kimball ◽  
Jane Stephens ◽  
David Hubbard ◽  
Carmelita Pickett
Keyword(s):  
Detailed Analysis ◽  
Citation Analysis ◽  
Atmospheric Science ◽  
Collection Management ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Atmospheric Sciences ◽  
Citation Studies

A citation analysis of publications produced by the Department of Atmospheric Sciences faculty at Texas A&M University was conducted. This study included a detailed analysis of 5,082 cited publications by source, format, and age. TAMU Libraries holdings were then assessed using the works cited within the context of the 80/20 rule. The sources cited were primarily journals (91 percent) and books (5 percent). Eighty percent of the cited journal articles were fulfilled by just 24 journal titles, thus adhering to the 80/20 rule. The results were compared to those of previous citation studies in the sciences, with implications for collection management.

scholarly journals Moving Beyond Citation Analysis: How Surveys and Interviews Enhance, Enrich, and Expand Your Research Findings

2010 ◽  
Vol 71 (5) ◽  
pp. 456-466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susann DeVries ◽  
Robert Kelly ◽  
Paula M. Storm
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Citation Analysis ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Collection Management ◽  
Depth Information ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Objective Data ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Research Findings

A traditional mixed methods research model of citation analysis, a survey, and interviews was selected to determine if the Bruce T. Halle Library at Eastern Michigan University owned the content that faculty cited in their research, if the collection was being utilized, and what library services the faculty used. The combination of objective data gleaned from the citation analysis and survey coupled with the personal, in-depth information gained from the interviews was instrumental in increasing the value of the study for its use in collection management decisions, and showed how effectual the services and collection are in supporting the research needs of the faculty at EMU.

scholarly journals Citation Analysis of Ph.D. Dissertation References as a Tool for Collection Management in an Academic Chemistry Library

2008 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Núria Vallmitjana ◽  
L. G. Sabaté
Keyword(s):  
Citation Analysis ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Bibliometric Study ◽  
Collection Management ◽  
Informational Needs ◽  
Scientific Papers ◽  
Academic Chemistry

A bibliometric study was carried out on the citations within the chemistry field Ph.D. dissertations to ascertain what types of documents are the most frequently used in the research process, the most frequently consulted journals and obsolescence rate of the journals. The analysis covered 46 doctoral theses presented at the Institut Químic de Sarriá (IQS) from 1995 to 2003. The results obtained from the 4,203 citations revealed that the most frequently used documents were scientific papers, which accounted for 79 percent of the total; 33 journals met 50 percent of the informational needs; and the age of 50 percent of the citations was no older than 9 years. Finally, the results can be used as a tool for the collection management of the library.

Do Gender and Age Matter? A User Study on Differences in Photo Collection Management

2014 ◽  
pp. 199-207
Author(s):  
Angelina de C. A. Ziesemer ◽  
Francine B. Bergmann ◽  
Isabel H. Manssour ◽  
João B. S. de Oliveira ◽  
Milene S. Silveira
Keyword(s):  
User Study ◽  
Collection Management ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Photo Collection

For Those About to Rock

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-35
Author(s):  
Jennifer Tufts
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Cultural Landscape ◽  
Minimal Risk ◽  
Noise Induced Hearing Loss ◽  
Essential Information ◽  
Informed Decisions ◽  
Hearing Health ◽  
Loud Music ◽  
Protective Strategies

Loud music and noisy hobbies are part of our cultural landscape. These activities can be enjoyed with minimal risk to hearing if a few commonsense guidelines are followed. Educating clients about risks and protective strategies will empower them to make informed decisions about their hearing health that best reflect their values and priorities. In this article, the author covers essential information to avoiding noise-induced hearing loss, writing in easily accessible language to better help clinicians convey this information to their clients.

Citation Analysis of Racial and Ethnic Minority Career Development Research

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily J. Purcell ◽  
David T. Dahlbeck ◽  
Laverne A. Berkel ◽  
Johanna E. Nilsson ◽  
Lisa Y. Flores
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Citation Analysis ◽  
Development Research ◽  
Racial And Ethnic Minority

Youth Tobacco Cessation: A Guide for Making Informed Decisions

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Micah H. Milton ◽  
Catherine O. Maule ◽  
Sue Lin Yee ◽  
Cathy Backinger ◽  
Ann M. Malarcher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Cessation ◽  
Informed Decisions
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