RefWorks Usage Statistics 2010-2011

Authors

Andree J. Rathemacher, University of Rhode Island LibraryFollow

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

7-21-2011

Abstract

RefWorks is a subscription-based, online software product that helps researchers save, organize, and format bibliographic citations. This report provides monthly statistics on the usage of RefWorks by the URI community for 2010-2011. Data provided include total monthly users, new users, repeat users, total sessions per month, average sessions per user, total references added, and average number of references added per user.

Also provided is an annual "snapshot" of the total number of references and registered users, broken down by self-identified departmental affiliation and type (undergrad, grad, faculty, etc.).