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Hi, I've been looking in detail at usage statistics recently, and have noticed that it would appear that our A&I databases actually seem to be increasing in their usage! I have yet to come up with a plausible explanation; the nearest I've got is that I am wondering if it might have something to do with A&I databases (in my experience at least) being easier to access. I'm sure we can all think of full-text examples with tortuous access routes! I may speak alone here but I wouldn't set a level under which a resource must be cancelled - I think most of our resources may have been cancelled long ago if that was the case! That said, I am considering the viability of a number of our A&I databases myself: time and time again our users tell us they want more full-text, so we do need to respond to that, despite what our stats are telling us! Best wishes, Sarah Sarah Taylor Electronic Resources Librarian The Peter Marsh Library University of Bolton Deane Road Bolton BL3 5AB 01204 903099 [log in to unmask] Please note that my normal working days are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays -----Original Message----- From: An informal open list set up by UKSG - Connecting the Information Community [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Elizabeth McHugh Sent: 21 May 2012 15:18 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [lis-e-resources] "Cost per abstract" query Hi there We all use statistics in one way or another to justify either keeping or getting rid of online subscriptions. Would anyone be able to share with me the point where they start to question the need for A&I datbases? Do you measure it by "cost per abstract" and, if so, what would be the figure where you would recommend and/or insist that the resource gets cancelled? Kind regards Elizabeth Elizabeth McHugh Electronic Resources Manager University of the Highlands and Islands Tel:01349 780 217 ; Mob: 077481436418 lis-e-resources is a UKSG list - http://www.uksg.org/serials UKSG groups also available on Facebook and LinkedIn lis-e-resources is a UKSG list - http://www.uksg.org/serials UKSG groups also available on Facebook and LinkedIn