Introducing EMET

NAL’s E-Metrics Database

Kris Brandriff, ArchitectKate Hayes, Survey Coordinator

National Agricultural LibraryBeltsville, MD

U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Experience with Excel Spreadsheet and FY03 Data

Difficult to input data

Difficult to print out and use (analysis, discussion)

Difficult to double check numbers

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Objectives of the new database

Collect data for ARL;Keep it simple and easy to use;Assist individuals with tracking their data; Collect DigiTop data; Collect longitudinal data;Provide data “on demand”; and Make data accessible to many staff members.

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Starting EMET

EMET startup provides access to forms for:

Data Entry vs. Data Review

Usage

Subscription + Cost

Digitization

Maintenance

Reporting

References

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Starting EMET

EMET startup provides access to forms for:

Data Entry vs. Data Review

Usage

Subscription + Cost

Digitization

Maintenance

Reporting

References

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Starting EMET

EMET startup provides access to forms for:

Data Entry vs. Data Review

Usage

Subscription + Cost

Digitization

Maintenance

Reporting

References

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Starting EMET

EMET startup provides access to forms for:

Data Entry vs. Data Review

Usage

Subscription + Cost

Digitization

Maintenance

Reporting

References

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Starting EMET

EMET startup provides access to forms for:

Data Entry vs. Data Review

Usage

Subscription + Cost

Digitization

Maintenance

Reporting

References

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Starting EMET

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A Sampling of Usage Data:Silver Platter - Local (09/2004)

Separates DigiTop from NAL data.

Provides access to

• read the definitions

• add/edit footnotes, and to

•save and exit

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A Sampling of Usage Data:Web Sites & Catalogs (09/2004)

Captures Web Trends & HTTP analyze data.

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Subscription & Cost Data

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A Sampling Subscription & Cost Data:Electronic Journals, Full Text (annual)

• Separates NAL from DigiTop

• Purchased

• Free

• Journals also provided as DBs.

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Digitizing Activities

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Digitizing Activities (annual)

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Maintenance

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Maintenance – Add/Edit Resources

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Maintenance – Add/Edit Footnotes

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Maintenance – Add single records

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Reporting

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Reporting

FY 04 Report

http://www.arl.org/stats/ARL_Report.pdf

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References

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Meeting Our Objectives

Collect data for ARL;Keep it simple and easy to use;Assist individuals with tracking their data; Collect DigiTop data; Collect longitudinal data;Provide data “on demand”; and Make data accessible to many staff members.

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Where we are now

Completed report for FY 04

Future Plans: Complete Digitization page(s) Complete “free journals” page Debrief input staff

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Questions or Comments?

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Contact Information

Kate Hayeskhayes@nal.usda.gov

(301) 504-5218

Kris Brandriffkbrandriff@nal.usda.gov

(301) 504-6045