Vishwanath, M(INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, February NaN, 2004)
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Abstract:
With the forging and making operational consortia subscription of E resources, beginning
with journals, by various Academic and Government R and D organizations in the country,
there is an immediate need to formulate standard metrics for the analysis of the usage of
such resources. In the subsequent phase the outcomes of the analysis can be co-related
against various parameters to develop performance measures as relevant to the consortium
members. These performance measures can then be used to benchmark against the
‘leaders’ and action item for improving the average usage across the consortium. Ultimately
translating into a justifiable ROI – not necessarily in money terms. Unlike in the physical
subscription, such measurements and analysis is an intrinsic benefit in E subscription and
must be fully utilized. This paper will generally discuss the utility of metrics , prevailing
practices of a few E content providers and lay down broad parameters to serve as a basis
for evolving a standard set of E metrics.