The impact of library discovery technology on content usage

UKSG and JISC invite tenders for a research study on the impact of library discovery technology on e-content usage.


UKSG, with the support of JISC, are inviting tenders for a research study to assess the impact of library discovery technology on electronic content usage.   The deadline for tenders is Monday 3rd June 2013.   

The aims of the study include:

  • evaluate the impact that library discovery technologies have on the usage of academic resources
  • provide evidence to determine if there is a case for
    •  investment in discovery technologies by libraries
    •  engagement with library discovery technologies by publishers and others in the academic information supply chain
  • provide recommendations for actions for libraries, publishers and others in the academic information supply chain

For more information on the project visit the UKSG website.