Traveler Statewide Digital Resources: COUNTER 5.1 Overview and Resources in ProQuest
ProQuest trainer, Jimmy McColery, introduces COUNTER Release 5.1, the standard for reliable online usage statistics. McColery reviews key updates, such as refined Access Types and chapter-level book data, explains common changes that drive higher usage in 2025 data, and shares basic guidance on year-over-year comparisons.
Topics include:
- High-level changes and what they mean for libraries,
- Tips for explaining usage changes to administrators and stakeholders,
- Simple tips for cost-per-use calculations, and
- Where to find COUNTER resources and official guides.
Professional development credits will be issued to active participants.
Webinar Details
Date and time: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 5 to 6 p.m.
Webinar link
Meeting ID: 295 485 996 616 65
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