SPEC Kit 338: Library Management of Disciplinary Repositories · 21
Figure 5: Assessment Methods
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Collection and
analysis of web
usage statistics
Collection and
analysis of
download counts
User surveys Interviews with
individuals who use
the repository
Interviews with
focus groups that
use the repository
Other assessment
method
Tracking backlinks
Conclusion
It is a challenge to identify common aspects of disci-
plinary repository management that can be abstract-
ed from the particulars of their community focus
and individual funding models. While disciplinary
communities do hold in common a dedication to
broadening access to their research outputs, they as-
semble a variety of administrative models, collection
development strategies, and outreach mechanisms to
accomplish their dissemination goals.
Figure 5: Assessment Methods
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5
4 4
3
2
1
0
1
2
3
4
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Collection and
analysis of web
usage statistics
Collection and
analysis of
download counts
User surveys Interviews with
individuals who use
the repository
Interviews with
focus groups that
use the repository
Other assessment
method
Tracking backlinks
Conclusion
It is a challenge to identify common aspects of disci-
plinary repository management that can be abstract-
ed from the particulars of their community focus
and individual funding models. While disciplinary
communities do hold in common a dedication to
broadening access to their research outputs, they as-
semble a variety of administrative models, collection
development strategies, and outreach mechanisms to
accomplish their dissemination goals.
