Enriching a Library Portal (EconBiz) with Altmetrics

Abstract

In this thesis, the opportunities for introducing altmetrics in library information systems are explored. We discuss studies looking at altmetrics data for Business and Economics literature. The focus of the thesis is to highlight the relevant altmetric indicators for journals in a specified discipline, their aggregation level and visualization modes. The most important findings are discussed and we present some preliminary suggestions for future integration of altmetrics data in library information systems.