Electronic resource usage statistics: the challenge and the promise

Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe the challenge and promise of electronic resource usage statistics.Design/methodology/approachDiscusses the ways in which libraries could take better advantage of usage statistics with the help of systems.FindingsProvides a brief description of a grassroots effort to develop a decision support system for electronic resources.Originality/valueProvides insight into the challenges and potential uses of electronic resource usage statistics.