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Improving Database Vendors' Usage Statistics Reporting through Collaboration between Libraries and Vendors.
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Shim, Wonsik; McClure, Charles R. – College & Research Libraries, 2002
Reports results from the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) E-Metrics study to investigate issues associated with the usage statistics provided by database vendors. Considers standardization of key usage statistics and reporting format and validation of reported statistics; and offers recommendations for libraries and calls for continuous…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cooperation, Databases, Higher Education
Data Needs and Use of Electronic Resources and Services at Academic Research Libraries.
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Shim, Wonsik; McClure, Charles R. – portal: Libraries and the Academy, 2002
Discusses the ARL (Association of Research Libraries) E-Metrics project that is investigating problems related to collecting and using data for electronic materials and services. Describes a survey of libraries that focused on data collection activities and showed a lack of preparation as well as a lack of consistent statistics from database…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Data Collection, Electronic Libraries, Higher Education
Enhancing the Role of Public Libraries in the National Information Infrastructure.
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McClure, Charles R.; And Others – Public Libraries, 1996
With a decreasing federal presence, the public library must proactively develop its own presence in the National Information Infrastructure. This article examines current federal policy and new roles for libraries in ensuring connectivity, and offers recommendations for implementing both. Contains a summary of policy initiatives and strategies for…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Federal Aid, Government Role, Internet