Assessing large-scale digitization using Web analytics

Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess the use digital collections created via large-scale digitization archival collections. method specifically examined reuse description from finding aids create that consist mainly compound objects, equivalent a folder items, minimally described at aggregate level. This paper compares Web analytics data for two and one collection with rich, item-level description. Design/methodology/approach analyzed year three main research question is: Are objects used less than richly single objects? Findings found received traditional collection, when item At object level, did not always receive collection. Research limitations/implications limited different institution. also represent interpretation “use.” Practical implications presents other institutions their own efforts contributes profession’s understanding impact digitization. Originality/value unique because it uses compare boutique