Abstract
Collection metrics are data gathered about a library’s collection, which are then used to analyze and make conclusions about the collection through statistics. One of the most common library metrics is circulation, which needs to be carefully defined to match what is actually counted by an integrated library system (ILS). Caution is advised at using circulation as the single indication of library activity, as many library services are not tracked through the ILS, but are important gauges of library use. Academic libraries may gather metrics through Counting Online Usage of Networked Electronic Resources (COUNTER) reports, interlibrary loan, Altmetrics, and citation analysis. Group metrics describe the activity of items as a group, while item metrics describe individual items. Different collection decisions can be made using these two types of metrics. Collection audits and diversity audits help libraries improve their data for better clarity and trust in the metrics that are gathered.
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