title: Measuring academic productivity and changing definitions of scientific impact.
abstract: This manuscript provides a brief overview of the history of communication of scientific research and reporting of scientific research impact outcomes. Current day practices are outlined along with examples of how organizations and libraries are providing tools to evaluate and document the impact of scientific research to provide a meaningful narrative suitable for a variety of purposes and audiences.
authors.forename: Cathy C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Sarli
authors.forename: Christopher R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Carpenter
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015706:Bibliometrics; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D006801:Humans; D007993:Libraries, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010506:Periodicals as Topic; D012106:Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States