Curating Your Researcher Profile

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1. Curating Your Researcher Profile Chealsye Bowley | Scholarly Communication Librarian | FGCU Library
2. About me Chealsye Bowley Scholarly Communication Librarian - Education + training - Archiving your research - Copyright consultations - Finding an OA journal - ORCiD - Data management plans Email: chbowley@fgcu.edu Office: LIB 326
3. Academic Social Networks • Research Gate • Academia.edu • Mendeley
4. ResearchGate • Facebook + Twitter + LinkedIn + Repository • 10+ million users • Create with email, LinkedIn, or Facebook account • Network based on who you’ve cited, followed, and discipline • Statistics • ResearchGate Score
7. Academia.edu • Facebook + Twitter + LinkedIn + Repository • 42.5+ million users • Create with email, Google, or Facebook account • Network based on who you Follow • Statistics • Drawback: Must have an account to download articles
9. But why?
10. 69% A recent study in PLOS ONE found papers in Academia.edu received a 69% citation increase after 5 years. Boost citations by http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0148257
11. What can I upload?
14. Mendeley • Reference management + social network • A few million users • Create with email account • Network based on who you follow • Statistics
23. LinkedIn Connections • Summary • Education • Experience • Volunteer • Skills & Endorsements • Honors & Awards • Organizations • Interests • Publications • Courses • Projects • Connections/Follows/Groups Public • Summary • Education • Experience • Volunteer • Skills & Endorsements • Honors & Awards • Organizations • Interests Publications are not publicly viewable
25. Add in publications! Top tip: Use an Open Access link in your entry (DigitalFGCU, a disciplinary repository, OA journal).
26. figshare • Digital repository • Get credit for all your research • Papers, data, posters, presentations • DOI • Altmetrics • 20 GB
28. ORCiD • Distinguish yourself • 2.6+ million ORCiDs • Persistent digital identifier ◦ Common name ◦ Changed your name ◦ Inconsistency with publishing name • Used by funders, universities,
29. ORCiD • Register in 30 seconds • Complete your profile ◦ Education ◦ Employment ◦ Funding ◦ Works
32. ImpactStory
35. So what do I need? • Updated CV • Gather together copies of your articles • Get an article archiving assessment ◦ One for DigitalFGCU ◦ One for academic social networks • Register for an ORCiD • Think: where do I want my digital presence to be? • Think: what kind of content do I have?
36. All researcher platforms are not created equal
37. Tips for success • Don’t try to do everything! • Search for your colleagues • Explore disciplinary practices • Make it a habit • Update regularly • Use a consistent photo • Be willing to adapt
38. What profile will you create?
39. CC-BY Flickr user Scott McCleod Questions?
40. Upcoming workshops Introduction to Open Research 10/25 12:00-1:00 WH 101 10/26 12:00-1:00 LIB 212 10/26 5:00-6:00 WH 101 Research Data Management + Sharing 11/2 5:00-6:00 WH 101 11/8 12:00-1:00 WH 101 Copyright and your Thesis & Dissertation 11/7 4:00-5:00 LIB322 Get in touch! Chealsye Bowley Scholarly Communication Librarian Email: chbowley@fgcu.edu Phone: (239) 745-4472 Office: LIB 326