Release 5 of the COUNTER Code of Practice

Counting Online Usage of Networked Electronic Resources (COUNTER)’s team of volunteer experts has developed Release 5 of the COUNTER Code of Practice. Features include fewer but more flexible usage reports and a reduced number of metric types with the aim of greater consistency and clarity. Release 5 seeks to address changing needs and to ensure that all publishers and content providers can achieve compliance. This session will explain the new release, update the audience on feedback from the consultation phase and timescales for publication, and answer questions from stakeholders.