STM publisher Elsevier and library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group have announced a collaborative initiative to use the source normalised impact per paper (SNIP) and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) metrics in calculating relevance ranking for Primo search results.
The SNIP indicator takes into account the fact that the frequency of citations varies from one field to another. The SJR indicator combines several factors to produce a measure of the prestige of the citing source. With the new initiative, the SNIP and SJR metrics will be included in the Primo algorithm for calculating the relevance of search results. Also, the display of results will show these metrics to help users assess the scholarly significance of items.
Ex Libris provides efficient, user-friendly products that serve the needs of libraries today and will facilitate their transition into the future. Dedicated to developing creative solutions in close collaboration with customers, Ex Libris enables libraries to maximise productivity and efficiency and, at the same time, greatly enhance the user experience. By empowering users to discover and obtain the information they need, libraries ensure their position as the bridge to knowledge.
