Tips for Sigma Chapter Leaders

Use the Sigma Repository to:

• Speakers. Locate speakers for your next chapter event.
  • Browse the Sigma Chapter field to locate item records submitted by chapter members.
  • Browse by keyword(s) to locate on-point item records submitted by any nurse.
• Contests. Hold submission contests.
  • Contests may occur within your chapter, and
  • With other nearby chapters or as part of an at-large chapter setting.
• Recruiting. Search the General Affiliation field to locate potential members.
  • Look for lapsed members and potential Nurse Leader members.
  • Non-Sigma members may submit. Be aware of alma mater pride. It is a useful tool.
  • Students (and nurses at all career stages) may submit to the Sigma Repository regardless of membership status.
• Networking. Use the repository's robust search and browse features to locate mentors, co-authors, and more!
• Leadership. Build nurse leaders! Chapters leaders, members, and potential members can submit their works to the Sigma Repository and share their knowledge with a global audience.
  • Lead where you are at. Any nurse can be a leader!
  • The Sigma Repository accepts submissions from nurses in any setting.
  • Statistics tracking and online mentions, translating to visibility scores, supplement tenure dossiers, annual reviews, and performance reports.
• Grants/Funds. Use printable statistics to supplement grant and funding request applications.
  • The repository features built-in usage statistics on a global scale and can track views and downloads at the city level.
  • An Altmetric subscription (free to authors) offers online mentions tracking and a weighted visibility/impact score.