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Medeiros, N. Electronic resource usage statistics : the challenge and the promise, 2005. In OCLC Systems & Services. Emerald. pp.145-147. (Published) [Journal Article (Print/Paginated)].

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Author(s):	Medeiros, Norm
Title:	Electronic resource usage statistics : the challenge and the promise
Subjects:	H. Information sources, supports, channels > HN. e-journals B. Information use and sociology of information > BB. Bibliometric methods
Date:	2005
Abstract:	This article discusses the challenge of maintaining meaningful usage statistics for electronic resources. The article notes the potential value of longitudinal data at the institution level that would help libraries make renewal and cancellation decisions. It describes a proposal to integrate usage statistics with other criteria in order to develop a decision support mechanism.
Publication:	OCLC Systems & Services
Volume:	21
Number:	3
Starting page:	145
Ending page:	147
Publisher:	Emerald
Keywords:	Electronic resource usage statistics; e-resources; Caryn Anderson; Andrew Nagy; Tim McGeary
Country:	United States
Type:	Journal Article (Print/Paginated)
Rights:	http://eprints.rclis.org/copyright/

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