Introducing EMET NAL

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Introducing EMET NALs E-Metrics Database
Kris Brandriff, Architect Kate Hayes, Survey
Coordinator National Agricultural
Library Beltsville, 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 DataSilver 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 DataSilver Platter Vendor
(annual)
Shows consistent data from vendors.
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A Sampling of Usage DataElectronic Journals,
Full-Text (annual)
Shows inconsistent data from publishers.
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A Sampling of Usage DataWeb 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 DataElectronic
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 Hayes
• khayes_at_nal.usda.gov
• [phone]
• Kris Brandriff
• kbrandriff_at_nal.usda.gov
• [phone]