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JSTOR usage data and what it can tell us about ourselves.
- Source :
- OCLC Systems & Services; 2006, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p43-55, 13p, 4 Charts, 3 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Purpose — Sets out to explore what effects institutional size and the selections of JSTOR collections have on the overall (total) usage statistics. Design/methodology/approach — This is a preliminary report of JSTOR use made by five academic libraries of similar size and scale; a sixth smaller campus is used to contrast/support findings. A comparison study of the five institutions' usage was conducted using JSTOR data logs, journal title and subject analysis. Findings — The authors discovered that use of JSTOR is impacted by a complex blend of additional JSTOR collections. Research limitations/implications — The authors suspect that faculty and their familiarity with the resource, plus information literacy programming, have a greater influence on JSTOR use. This study has identified a need for additional review of bibliographic instruction, integrated information literacy practices and the role of library marketing programs. A study of journal holdings (current and previous) compared with JSTOR usage may prove fruitful for collection management. Originality/value — The authors expanded the knowledge base by investigating JSTOR usage data from six rural state-funded institutions in South Dakota and Texas. This preliminary review identified trends in institutional and regional usage within JSTOR collections. Areas of further research are identified. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1065075X
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- OCLC Systems & Services
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20408148
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/10650750610640801