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Hello All, Thanks for the contributions so far towards a Lis-Bibliometrics response to the consultation about the next REF. This is a gentle reminder to please send contributions to me and/or the list by 6th Feb. The consultation document is available at: http://www.hefce.ac.uk/pubs/year/2016/201636/ Questions where bibliometrics could be relevant are: 18. Do you agree with the proposal for using quantitative data to inform the assessment of outputs, where considered appropriate for the discipline? If you agree, have you any suggestions for data that could be provided to the panels at output and aggregate level? 32. Evaluation of REF 2014 found that provision of impact evidence was challenging for HEIs and panels. Do you have any comments on the following: 32a. The suggestion to provide audit evidence to the panels? 32b. The development of guidelines for the use and standard of quantitative data as evidence for impact? 32c. Do you have any other comments on evidencing impacts in REF 2021? 34a. Do you agree with the proposal to change the structure of the environment template by introducing more quantitative data into this aspect of the assessment? 34b. Do you have suggestions of data already held by institutions that would provide panels with a valuable insight into the research environment? 38. What are your views on the introduction of institutional-level assessment of impact and environment? 39. Do you have any comments on the factors that should be considered when piloting an institutional-level assessment? Kind regards, Katie From: A bibliometrics discussion list for the Library and Research Community [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Katie Evans Sent: 04 January 2017 11:46 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Metrics in the next REF Hello All, Further to my email this morning about the REF consultation, metrics related thoughts on consultation question 32 on assessing impact (see para 108, p24 of the consultation document) and question 34 on assessing environment (see paras 112-115, p25) would also be welcome. The link for the consultation is: http://www.hefce.ac.uk/pubs/year/2016/201636/ With thanks, Katie From: Katie Evans Sent: 04 January 2017 09:02 To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Subject: Metrics in the next REF Dear All, The four UK higher education funding bodies are seeking views on their proposals for the next Research Excellence Framework, see: http://www.hefce.ac.uk/pubs/year/2016/201636/ The Lis-Bibliometric Committee would like to submit a response on behalf of the List, specifically to question 18: "Do you agree with the proposal for using quantitative data to inform the assessment of outputs, where considered appropriate for the discipline? If you agree, have you any suggestions for data that could be provided to the panels at output and aggregate level?" See paragraphs 73 & 74 of the consultation document (p17). Please send your thoughts on this to the List and/or me ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) by 6th Feb. This is most relevant to those of you in the UK, but contributions from colleagues outside the UK are also welcome. Kind regards, Katie (on behalf of the Lis-Bibliometrics Committee) -- Katie Evans, MMath, MSc Econ, MCLIP Research Analytics Librarian University of Bath Tel: 01225 384488 Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Working pattern: Mon - Thurs