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Usage statistics for eScholarship content

Modified on Wed, Sep 11 at 1:08 PM

I'd like to receive usage statistics for the articles, papers and other content I've authored on eScholarship.


eScholarship sends an email to users at the beginning of each quarter which contains links to usage statistics. 


For authors these statistics will outline usage for all content in eScholarship for which you are listed as an author, so long as your email address was provided with your submission. 


For administrators these statistics will outline usage for all content contained within the units and series that you manage.


For description of the reports see Understanding eScholarship Usage Statistics


Note: The link to the statistics page does not change. Bookmark it so you can access it at any time.


Statistics page reports 

  • History by item: Displays the estimated requests (views, downloads) for items. By default, it displays 50 items over the prior 4 months. Use the toggles to update the displayed list of items and date range.

  • Breakdown by item: Displays the estimated downloads, views, download percent, and total requests (download+views) over the prior 4 months. Use the toggles to update the displayed list of items and date range.

  • Breakdown by month: Displays the estimated total downloads, views, download percent, and total requests (download+views) for all your items since the month that you first deposited an item into eScholarship.


The emails can be unsubscribed from at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link or updating your preferences in your eScholarship Account Settings (user profile).



I receive usage statistics for some of the paper(s) I've submitted to eScholarship, but not all of them. How can I get a complete set of usage statistics?

If you're not receiving usage statistics for all of the content you've authored, it's likely the case that your email address is missing from our records for any publications that are missing from your report. 




Item metrics page

Usage statistics can be viewed in-line for any item on eScholarship. When viewing an item in eScholarship, click the "Metrics" tab to obtain regularly updated estimates of views and downloads for the item. Item-level statistics update weekly. 



I receive multiple statistics reports. How do I combine them?

Contact eScholarship Support for assistance. Please include the email addresses where you receive statistics reports and specify the address which should be the primary recipient.


Why do I receive usage statistics for only some, but not all, of the item(s) I've authored in eScholarship?

If you're not receiving usage statistics for all of the content you've authored, it's likely the case that your email address is missing from our records for any publications that are missing from your report.

Contact the administrator for the department or research unit where you publication is located to ask that they add your email address so you can receive a complete set of usage statistics, or contact eScholarship Support for assistance identifying the correct parties to contact.