{"id":6179,"date":"2025-05-14T12:59:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T02:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.deakin.edu.au\/article\/?p=6179"},"modified":"2025-05-14T12:59:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T02:59:32","slug":"library-support-academic-promotions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.deakin.edu.au\/article\/library-support-academic-promotions\/","title":{"rendered":"Library support for Academic Promotions: metrics and author profiles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Did you know that the Library can support you with your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deakin365.sharepoint.com\/sites\/CareeratDeakin\/SitePages\/Academic-Promotions.aspx\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Academic Promotions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> application? We provide resources and tools to help researchers access and understand research metrics and author profiles. Explore the list of steps below to ensure you get the most out of the Library\u2019s support during <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deakin365.sharepoint.com\/sites\/CareeratDeakin\/SitePages\/Academic-Promotions.aspx\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Academic Promotions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> season.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:-20,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Setting yourself up for Academic Promotions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Maintain accurate and up-to-date author profiles<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: A well-maintained author profile doesn&#8217;t just enhance your professional credibility. It facilitates the discovery of your work by colleagues, collaborators, and potential employers. We strongly recommend that you review and ensure the completeness of your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deakin.libguides.com\/research-author-profile\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">author profiles<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> across platforms such as:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Elements<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: ensure your publications are claimed and deposited in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deakin.libguides.com\/research-author-profile\/deakin-profiles\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Elements<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The data in Elements feeds into the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deakin.libguides.com\/research-author-profile\/deakin-profiles\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find an Expert profile<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dro.deakin.edu.au\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DRO<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (Deakin\u2019s Research Repository).\u00a0<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deakin.edu.au\/library\/help\/contact-your-librarian\">Contact your Scholarly Services Librarian<\/a> if you need help keeping your Find an Expert profile up to date.<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Google Scholar<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: you are required to include the link to your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deakin.libguides.com\/research-author-profile\/google-scholar\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Google Scholar<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> profile in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deakin365.sharepoint.com\/sites\/CareeratDeakin\/SitePages\/Academic-Promotions.aspx#application-templates\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Statement of Achievement<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in your academic promotion application.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ORCID<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Create your unique <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deakin.libguides.com\/research-author-profile\/ORCID\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ORCID ID<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deakin.edu.au\/library\/research\/orcid\/managing-your-elements-and-orcid-accounts\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">connect it to your Deakin Elements profile<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This will enhance the ability of Elements to find and match your publications.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scopus<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Ensure your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deakin.libguides.com\/research-author-profile\/scopus\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scopus Author Profile<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> accurately includes all your publications indexed in Scopus. Then, add your Scopus author ID to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/elements.deakin.edu.au\/publishingidentity.html\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">automatic claiming<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> section of your Elements profile. This step will facilitate obtaining accurate Scopus metrics.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Access the Research Metrics Dashboard<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: To assist you in understanding and showcasing your publication metrics effectively, please visit the Library\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.deakin.edu.au\/library\/research-metrics-dashboard\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Research Metrics Dashboard<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Here, you can access comprehensive insights into your list of publications from Elements, their citation counts, and journal rankings. It also provides a summary report of your publications and metrics, based on your Scopus author profile.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Use altmetrics<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: It\u2019s important for researchers to have a holistic picture of their metrics. In today&#8217;s diverse scholarly landscape, traditional metrics like citation counts are complemented by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deakin.libguides.com\/research-metrics\/altmetrics\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">altmetrics<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which capture the broader impact of research across various platforms and social media channels. Deakin University maintains institutional subscriptions to both<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deakin.edu.au\/library\/a-z\/databases\/results?record=e1002480\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Overton<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deakin.edu.au\/library\/a-z\/databases\/results?record=e1002452\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Altmetric Explorer<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. These powerful <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deakin.libguides.com\/research-metrics\/altmetrics\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">altmetrics<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> tools enable you to track and analyse the visibility and influence of your research across a wide range of sources, including social media mentions, news coverage, policy documents, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Explore additional research metrics<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: explore the Library\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deakin.libguides.com\/research-metrics\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Research Metrics Toolkit<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> which provides valuable information and tools to help you understand and effectively utilise various research metrics. For detailed guidance on metrics for <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">non-traditional research outputs (NTROs)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deakin.libguides.com\/research-metrics\/NTRO\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NTROs impact<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">section of the toolkit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Need more help?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more information about metrics and author profiles, please see our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deakin.libguides.com\/research-metrics\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Research Metrics Toolkit<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deakin.edu.au\/library\/help\/contact-your-librarian\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">contact your librarian<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for a discussion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please note that the Library <b>does not<\/b> produce customised research metrics reports for the purpose of academic promotion.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For support with academic promotions more broadly, please see <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deakin365.sharepoint.com\/sites\/CareeratDeakin\/SitePages\/Academic-Promotions.aspx#further-help-and-support\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">further help and support<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> on People Connect\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deakin365.sharepoint.com\/sites\/CareeratDeakin\/SitePages\/Academic-Promotions.aspx\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Academic Promotions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> page.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that the Library can support you with your Academic Promotions application? 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