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To evaluate how health sciences librarians can quantitatively assess journal collections for multiple programs using citation analysis and other metrics.

February 19, 2026Medical Reference Services Quarterly

Evidence-based citation analysis of a health sciences journal collection

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MMMadeline MeschinoBinghamton University GNGauri NaikBinghamton University LLLaura LipkeBinghamton University

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Demonstrates how librarians evaluate journal collections in health sciences, indicating framework benefits for resource management.

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To evaluate how health sciences librarians can quantitatively assess journal collections for multiple programs using citation analysis and other metrics.
Conducted citation analysis using faculty publication data.
Utilized COUNTER statistics to assess journal usage.
Analyzed interlibrary loan data for resource availability across programs.
90.5-100% of journals cited by faculty were available in the library's catalog.
Validates the value of the library's journal collection.
Provides a framework for collection development and budget justification.

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Meschino et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6996a818ecb39a600b3ee892 https://doi.org/10.1080/02763869.2026.2619784

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