Will an Institutional Repository Hurt My SSRN Ranking?: Calming the Faculty Fear

Authors

Carol A. Watson, University of Georgia School of Law LibraryFollow
James M. Donovan, University of Kentucky College of Law LibraryFollow

Published in Spectrum, April 2012 issue

Abstract

Argues that faculty members should not view hits to their works in an institutional repository as a drain on their Social Science Research Network rankings. While SSRN excels at delivering their work to the cadre of legal specialists, IRs typically do a better job of presenting it to a broader readership. This expanded exposure should be judged a positive complementary benefit.

Repository Citation

Watson, Carol A. and Donovan, James M., "Will an Institutional Repository Hurt My SSRN Ranking?: Calming the Faculty Fear" (2012). Articles, Chapters and Online Publications. 29.
https://digitalcommons.law.uga.edu/law_lib_artchop/29