Author level metrics attempt to provide insight into the quantity and/or quality of research outputted by individual researchers, departments, or institutions. There is a continuously increasing number of author level metrics to choose from, but two of the better known author level metrics include the h-index and publication counts.

• Click here to learn about the h-index
• Click here to learn about publication counts

The Ebling Library provides education and consultation services for the responsible use of impact metrics.

For additional information, contact Paije Wilson (paije.wilson@wisc.edu) or Trisha Adamus (adamus@wisc.edu)