Cox, L. 2011. Librarians' use of usage statistics for journals and e-books. LEARNED PUBLISHING 24 (2): 115-

[Eugene Garfield]

Cox, L. 2011. Librarians' use of usage statistics for journals and e-books. 
LEARNED PUBLISHING 24 (2): 115-?

Author Full Name(s): Cox, Laura
Language: English
Document Type: Article

Abstract: In September 2010 MPS Limited undertook a short survey of 
librarians, addressing their use of usage statistics. Over 300 librarians 
responded. This article covers the findings. 97% of the librarians surveyed use 
usage statistics in some way. As would be expected, they find COUNTER-
compliant usage statistics invaluable and place their importance above non-
COUNTER- compliant usage data. They also rely on this information as a major 
part of the decision-making process when it comes to purchase and 
cancellation decisions. (C) Laura Cox 2011

Addresses: Frontline GMS Ltd, Towcester NN12 6EX, Northants, England
Reprint Address: Cox, L, Frontline GMS Ltd, 4 Richmond Rd, Towcester NN12 
6EX, Northants, England.

E-mail Address: laura.cox at frontlinegms.com
ISSN: 0953-1513
DOI: 10.1087/20110206
URL: 
http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/alpsp/lp/2011/00000024/00000002/ar
t00006