Can electronic journal usage data replace citation data as a measure of journal use? An empirical examination

Volume: 32, Issue: 5, Pages: 512 - 517
Published: Sep 1, 2006
Abstract
Citation and print journal use data have been used to measure quality and usefulness of library journal titles. This study examined relationships among different measurements and found that electronic usage correlates with print usage and that local citation data are a valid reflection of total journal usage but Impact Factors are not as...
Paper Details
Title
Can electronic journal usage data replace citation data as a measure of journal use? An empirical examination
Published Date
Sep 1, 2006
Volume
32
Issue
5
Pages
512 - 517
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