What Is the Next Trend in Usage Statistics in Libraries?

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Date

2009-01-01

Authors

King, Douglas
Fowler, David C.
Lewis, Jan
Shepherd, Peter

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Taylor & Francis

Abstract

In answering the question “What is the next trend in usage statistics in libraries?” an eclectic group of respondents has presented an assortment of possibilities, suggestions, complaints and, of course, questions of their own. Undoubtedly, usage statistics collection, interpretation, and application are areas of growth and increasing complexity in our field, rife with opportunities for advancement and improvement.

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Usage statistics, COUNTER, 360 Counter, SUSHI, WorldCat Collection Analysis, Library statistics

Citation

Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship, 21: 4–14, 2009