Analyzing use of the serials collection to inform an academic library’s annual subscription renewal/cancelation decisions

Abstract

This article gives details about the process the author uses to collect, track, analyze and visualize usage data to inform the library ’ s annual online serials cancelation and renewal decisions. The process results in significant cost savings that help the library achieve its mission of providing resources to support Providence College ’ s curriculum and the needs of its faculty and students in the most fiscally responsible way possible.