This program will describe methods repository managers can use to help understand repository activity by emphasizing metadata and metrics. The program will repository embedded tools as well as Google Analytics to create data sets that help individuals analyze: Processes for monitoring yearly, seasonal, and monthly download and visit patterns -How to systematically evaluate download spikes and identify their sources Methods for collecting and analyzing repository data to enhance basic download counts Using comparative data to communicate with faculty about the impact of their scholarship
Check out Avery Le\u27s research guide on this topic: Bring Your Stats to Life: Data Visualizations to Address and Interpret Repository Statistics
