Author: Thomas A. Bremer

The statistics web address for North Dakota State University is:

http://stats.jstor.org/

The following explanatory information is from Kristen Garlock, JSTOR User Services Coordinator, JSTOR (dated 22 Dec 2000):


Dear JSTOR Participant

It is important for libraries to be able to monitor and assess the use of their licensed electronic resources.  To help you track the use of JSTOR at your institution, we provide an online form (http://stats.jstor.org/) which may be used to request a usage statistics report tailored to your needs.  You may submit requests through this web-based form and immediately view a customized report with statistical data for your institution.  Data is added at the end of each day so the report data is always up-to-date. Printable instructions are available as a PDF file at <http//www.jstor.org/about/stats.pdf>.

Since the debut of the JSTOR Usage Statistics Request Form in 1998, we have been glad to receive feedback and suggestions for enhancements to the form.  We are now very pleased to announce the most recent revisions, which are based on feedback from our participating libraries.

New Features

Summary Report Form
A new "Summary Report Form" is available as a link from the original form, which is now called the "Detailed Report Form."  While the Detailed Report Form is based on the calendar year, the new Summary Report Form allows you to request a brief summary report for the time period of your choice, such as fiscal year or academic year.

Relative Usage by Discipline
The "Relative Usage by Discipline" chart has been updated to include a column for "your site size" so that you may compare your usage by discipline with the average of sites in the same JSTOR classification category.

Journal Addition Dates
The "Breakdown by Journal Title" chart now indicates in which month and year each title was added to the JSTOR collection.

Print Request Origins
A new chart, "Print Request Origins" will be displayed at the beginning of all detailed reports.  This chart indicates from which point in the JSTOR database (Table of Contents page, citation page, article page, search results list) the print requests were made at your institution.  This data is available for print requests made since August 2000.

Site Group Usage Comparison
The "Site Group Usage Comparison" chart now includes the usage data for the individual institution with the highest JSTOR use in your JSTOR classification category.  This data is labeled as the "Top US Large" or "Top US Small."  The individual institution with the highest usage is not named.

We hope that you will find these modifications helpful.  We encourage you to continue to send us your suggestions for improvements to the Usage Statistics Request Form!

With warmest regards,


Kristen Garlock_________________________________________lynae@umich.edu
JSTOR User Services Coordinator Phone: 1-888-388-3574
301 East Liberty, Suite 310 Local: 998-9101
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2262 Fax:   734-998-9113

J S T O R        http://www.jstor.org/


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