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COUNTER METRICS

Delivering The Standard For Usage Metrics

Known as the Code of Practice, the COUNTER standard means that publishers, aggregators and technology providers can deliver credible, consistent, comparable usage metrics to libraries and consortia around the world.

For Libraries

COUNTER means that you can be sure the usage metrics you receive from one COUNTER-compliant publisher are measuring the same thing as the usage metrics you receive from another COUNTER-compliant publisher. If you are new to COUNTER, we suggest visiting the Education page to learn more about 

  • The three types of COUNTER metrics
  • The COUNTER reports
  • How to work with COUNTER reports

To dive a little deeper, we also have information about using COUNTER for open access, consortia reporting, and an introduction to technical stuff.

For Publishers

COUNTER means that you can be sure the usage metrics you are providing to your library customers are consistent and comparable with the usage metrics provided by all other COUNTER-compliant publishers. If you are new to COUNTER, we suggest visiting the Education page to learn more about 

  • The three types of COUNTER metrics
  • The COUNTER reports
  • Using COUNTER for open access
  • How to become COUNTER compliant

To dive a little deeper we also have an introduction to technical stuff, and information about consortia reporting.

Sign Up For Our Newsletter

The COUNTER newsletter is a great way to keep up-to-date. It’s where you will find announcements about upcoming events and consultations, as well as other news. Newsletters are sent quarterly, and we always include an unsubscribe link just in case you decide you don’t need to hear from us any more.

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