Statistics usage by French academic libraries: a survey.

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Title:	Statistics usage by French academic libraries: a survey.
Authors:	Boukacem-Zeghmouri, Chérifa, Schöpfel, Joachim
Source:	Learned Publishing. Oct2012, Vol. 25 Issue 4, p271-278. 8p. 5 Charts.
Subjects:	Academic librarians, Academic library statistics, Statistics, Surveys, Librarians
Geographic Terms:	France
Abstract:	The article presents a survey on usage statistics management in academic libraries in France. The objective is to provide empirical evidence on real methods and processes, best practices and problems experienced by librarians. The survey adapted Baker and Read's methodology to the French context. One-third of French academic libraries answered the survey. Results show that usage statistics are crucial for librarians' daily work. COUNTER reports are mostly used, specifically the JR1 format. Two-thirds of the libraries enhance the usage statistics with other data. Librarians face three major difficulties: lack of time, lack of usage data produced by French vendors, and the need for customized tools. The article contains a short literature review and ends with recommendations for further studies. It is the first published survey on usage data management in France and allows for comparison with results from other countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Database:	Engineering Source

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