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Bibliometric-Altmetric Data Mining and Reporting Internship/Capstone Project, University of Pennsylvania Libraries and Penn Global Medicine, Remote

Posted April 21, 2021

Description:

This is a remote position.

Overview: Unique project working with Penn Librarians and Executives to determine Global and Domestic Impact and Influence in advancing treatment in Blood Cancers treated in Hematology- Oncology division using bibliometrics and altmetric databases. Scope: Provide a series of reports using licensed datasets and tools for which training will be provided. The datasets would be within the last 20-30 years with emphasis on trends and peaks from those individuals citing work, to highlight impact and influence in clinical practice or research discovery.

Objectives:

  1. Applicant will be using multiple software-databases to develop queries, hypothesis and models
  2. Applicant will be working with multi-disciplinary teams of Physicians-Nurses-Administrators in Clinics, Marketing, and Public Relations to develop insightful questions to answer.
  3. Applicant will learn how to visually represent data to ensure accurate interpretation.
  4. Applicant will learn Network Mapping and narratives to express relationship impact among various institutions and individuals.
  5. Applicant will be readied to assume a professional position as an impact metrics analyst in a library or other professional setting. Strong mentoring and support will be provided.

Time allotment:
Entire academic unit for the internship or capstone requirement. This will include meetings (virtual at this time) during business hours, however with global work, accommodation for others’ schedules in their time zones may be required in a few instances.

Skills:

  1. Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with or eagerness to learn bibliometrics and altmetrics databases (e.g. Scopus, Web of Science, Altmetric Explorer for Institutions). Proficiency in Virtual meetings with ease required. Familiarity with or eagerness to learn quantitative analyses and basic computer coding.

2. Professional demeanor and self-actualized to develop action plans and meet timelines.

3. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to meet deadlines and create accurate reports.

Start date: ASAP

Reports to: Manuel de la Cruz Gutierrez, Ph.D., MLS, Director of Data & Innovation Services at the Biomedical Library. UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LIBRARIES

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should email Dr. Manuel de la Cruz Gutierrez ([email protected]) their resume to apply.  Please note that this opportunity must be completed in conjunction with enrollment in LIS 512.  Students can reach out to Sarah Pratt ([email protected]) if they have questions about the course and their eligibility. 

Application deadline of May 16th

Course begins on June 2.

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