2008/08/31 by Edwin A. Henneken, Michael J. Kurtz, Alberto Accomazzi +7 · 1 citation
Computer Science · Engineering · Physics and Astronomy · #Astronomical Observations and Instrumentation #astro-ph #cs.DL
paper · pdf · doi:10.1016/j.joi.2008.10.001
12 pages, 8 figures, 2 tables. Accepted by Journal of Informetrics
arxiv created 2008/10/03 · openalex publication_date 2008/12/03 · arxiv updated 2009/12/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
In this paper we present a number of metrics for usage of the SAO/NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS). Since the ADS is used by the entire astronomical community, these are indicative of how the astronomical literature is used. We will show how the use of the ADS has changed both quantitatively and qualitatively. We will also show that different types of users access the system in different ways. Finally, we show how use of the ADS has evolved over the years in various regions of the world. The ADS is funded by NASA Grant NNG06GG68G.