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How are WorldCat Discovery Usage Statistics compiled?

Applies to

  • OCLC Usage Statistics

Answer

Discovery usage includes the following:

  • Performing a search from any page that has the Discovery search box

  • Refining a search with added words, phrases, or search limits

  • Clicking a link that returns search results (clicking a subject or author link in a record)

  • Database selection - If three databases are included in a search, three searches are counted

Additional information

For more information about OCLC, please go to About OCLC Usage Statistics

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