UNSW Library offers a Research Impact Measurement Service (RIMS) to inform researchers about measuring the impact of research publications.

RIMS is based on the use of metrics to measure the impact of publications and citations (bibliometrics).

Metrics are both a reliable and valid measure of research output as they are transparent, repeatable and easily understood. Bibliometrics is a mode by which peers acknowledge each others' research, and is therefore a valid indicator of an article's impact and usefulness to the research community.

The service provides a variety of RIMS reports including those based on 'h-index' scores and are available for individuals, schools, research groups and faculties. Reports are used to enhance grant and promotion applications as well as for institutional comparisons. In general, a period of four weeks is required to complete reports.

Research Impact Guide links you to the tools and support you need to measure and monitor your research impact.

Please see your Faculty Outreach Librarian for more information about the UNSW Library RIMS service.