Can 1figr Figure into Your Assessment? A Case Study on the Use of 1Figr for A Serials Review

ABSTRACT

Over the years, libraries have taken numerous approaches to assess their serial subscriptions. When the Texas A&M University Libraries made the strategic decision to introduce a sustainable, iterative approach to reviewing serials they employed a new tool to the task, 1Science’s 1Figr product, which includes reports that combine traditionally used usage and citation analysis data together with new open access metrics. This case study examines the reports and how they were employed in the review to help the Libraries’ make substantive collection decisions. This article should help libraries get a better understanding of what 1Figr is and how it can be used so that libraries can make an informed decision as to whether the product would be a worthwhile investment for them.

KEYWORDS:

• Serials assessment
• serials review
• 1Science
• collection management
• metrics
• usage analysis
• citation analysis

Notes

1. A subscription to Web of Science is not required; 1Science is able to gather the data based on an agreement they have with the publisher.