Driving usage – what are publishers and librarians doing to evaluate and promote usage? Based on a breakout session held at the 34th UKSG Conference, Harrogate, April 2011

Sarah Pearson, Christian Box

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    Abstract

    Although a relatively recent phenomenon, measuring the usage of published research has rapidly become one of the most important ways to evaluate the relative value of different publications. Libraries and publishers are also investigating the impact of interface and technology provision in improving resource discovery and content usage. Demand for such data is increasing throughout the industry, partly in response to greater scrutiny of return on investment. As a result the techniques used by publishers and librarians to promote and evaluate usage are also developing. This paper looks at some of the methods currently adopted and examines the issues faced by the industry in driving forward the application of usage data.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)225-233
    JournalSerials: The Journal for the Serials Community
    Volume24
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2011

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