ER&L 2014

2. Collection Development & Assessment

usage, COUNTER, assessment, metrics, budgets

1. See how COUNTER download data is useful and where its limits are

2. Evaluate the larger use landscape to examine alternative metrics to help them evaluate cost and value of subscriptions

Most librarians are very familiar with how to compile, analyze, and make collections decisions based on usage data. Every publisher knows how important it is to make their usage data COUNTER-compliant, easily accessible, and SUSHI-ready. While libraries and publishers agree that usage is an important metric , more and more researchers are using platforms and tools outside of the publisher's website to access content, and publishers and librarians have to go beyond COUNTER to measure the value of the content.  In this session ACS Publications will  explore the impact of open access, search engines, discovery tools and the role of “usage” as a metric of value. Joining us will be representatives from ACS Publications, COUNTER, and major university libraries to comment on the impact of this changing "use" landscape.

Online Conference Session