Reference analytics as an unexpected collection development tool. Issue 1 (2nd January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kolendo, Joanna
• Is Part Of: Collection management. Volume 44:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 35
• Page End: 45
• Publication Date: 2019-01-02
• Subjects: Collection development software -- collection development statistics -- Reference Analytics -- reference statistics -- Springshare; Collection management (Libraries) -- Periodicals; 025.205
• DOI: 10.1080/01462679.2018.1555069
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0146-2679

Abstract

Abstract: RefAnalytics, part of Springshare's LibAnswers, is a tool intended for tracking various statistical datasets, but Chicago State University's Library decided to use it in part as a tool for collection development, in order to reorder missing items, update older books on various topics, and order new books on issues/topics that the library did not yet purchase. The article presents the various types of data collected and the way the data is used for collection development purposes.