Measuring the Validity of Usage Reports Provided by E-Book Vendors - Emerging Research and Opportunities

Electronic publications are proving to be a popular resource for many consumers. It is imperative that the credibility of vendor-supplied usage data is analyzed in order to present the most accurate, non-biased information on these up-and-coming products. Measuring the Validity of Usage Reports Provided by E-Book Vendors: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a pivotal scholarly source that examines the current practices and trends in usage reporting and offers recommendations for further refinement of this system. Featuring pertinent topics including COUNTER standardization, usage data, data consolidation, and report formatting, this publication is an ideal resource for academicians, students, and researchers that are interested in the latest evaluations in vendor-submitted usage reports.

Summary

Examines the current practices and trends in usage reporting and offers recommendations for further refinement of this system. Featuring pertinent topics including COUNTER standardization, usage data, data consolidation, and report formatting, this publication is an ideal resource for academics, students, and researchers interested in the latest evaluations in vendor-submitted usage reports.

Product details

• Authors: Aiping Chen-Gaffey, Heather Getsay
• Publisher: Information Science Reference
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2017
• EAN: 9781522532385
• ISBN: 978-1-5225-3238-5
• No. of pages: 148
• Dimensions: 183 mm x 260 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 487 g
• Series: Advances in Library and Information Science
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Book trade, library system