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Knowledge Mobilization & Impact: LinkedIn

A selection of web tools that support scholarly research activities across the research lifecycle.

LinkedIn

LinkedIn
"Our mission is simple: connect the world's professionals to make them more productive and successful. When you join LinkedIn, you get access to people, jobs, news, updates, and insights that help you be great at what you do."

How LinkedIn Supports Research

What's the Research-Related Purpose?

To improve your visibility and to network with other researchers.
A LinkedIn profile is similar to an online CV.

Additional Information:

LinkedIn is free of charge but does require an account to activate.

Further Reading:

Enhancing your Academic online presence using LinkedIn from Sue Beckingham

An antidote to futility: Why academics (and students) should take blogging / social media seriously
7 tips to supercharge your academic LinkedIn profile
Source: Impactstory blog (2014)

University of Lethbridge Examples: LinkedIn

LinkedIn Group -- University of Lethbridge Alumni, Students, Faculty and Staff