Measuring Value Beyond Subscription: Evidence-Based Evaluation of E-Resource Usage in an Academic Library

Author(s)	Roilingel Calilung
Country	Philippines
Abstract	This study evaluates the institutional value and utilization patterns of online academic databases among students and faculty, focusing on search term analytics, database engagement levels, and disciplinary variations. Usage data from multiple EBSCO-hosted platforms were analyzed for the 2024 and 2025–2026 academic periods to identify trends in digital resource interaction. The findings reveal that database engagement is heavily dictated by academic requirements, with senior high school and education students emerging as the most frequent users. Several specialized databases remain underutilized despite their availability, suggesting a disconnect between current collection offerings and specific curricular needs. These results underscore the necessity of aligning electronic resource procurement with instructional strategies to ensure a higher return on investment and more effective research support.
Keywords	Evidence-based librarianship, electronic resource usage, COUNTER metrics, academic databases, collection development
Field	Business Administration
Published In	Volume 17, Issue 1, January-June 2026
Published On	2026-05-24
Cite This	Measuring Value Beyond Subscription: Evidence-Based Evaluation of E-Resource Usage in an Academic Library - Roilingel Calilung - IJAIDR Volume 17, Issue 1, January-June 2026.

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