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The COUNTER Code of Practice

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...easured in a credible, consistent and compatible way using vendor­generated data. This COUNTER Code of Practice for Books and Reference Works specifie... ... This COUNTER Code of Practice for Books and Reference Works specifies: the data elements to be measured; definitions of these data elements; usage re... ...direct use and from use via intermediaries. It also provides guidelines for data processing by vendors and auditing protocols. This COUNTER Code of Pr... ...rd 2. General information 3. Definitions of terms used 4. Usage reports 5. Data processing 6. Auditing 7. Compliance 8. References to other standards... ...d in March 2002. Release 2 of the COUNTER Code of Practice for Journals and Databases was published in April 2005. COUNTER serves librarians, vendors ... ... online usage statistics. The COUNTER Code of Practice provides guidance on data elements to be measured, definitions of these data elements, output r... ...ons of these data elements, output report content and format, as well as on data processing and auditing. To have their usage statistics and reports d... ...is to facilitate the recording, exchange and interpretation of online usage data by establishing open, international standards and protocols for the p... ...orks at an international level. In doing so, it covers the following areas: data elements to be measured; definitions of these data elements; content ...

...hat allow the usage of online information products and services to be measured in a credible, consistent and compatible way using vendor generated data. This COUNTER Code of Practice for Books and Reference Works specifies: the data elements to be measured; definitions of these data elements; usage report content, format, frequency and methods of delivery; protocols ...

...CONTENTS 1. Foreword 2. General information 3. Definitions of terms used 4. Usage reports 5. Data processing 6. Auditing 7. Compliance 8. References to other standards, protocols and codes of practice 9. Governance of COUNTER 10.Maintenance and development of the COUNTER Code of Practices...

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