Statistics & research

Here you can track the latest research of which we are aware into the markets for academic publishers.

Market statistics
Members can access APD and PA market statistics
  Academic and Professional Market Statistics - APD AGM November 2007
Course packs and VLEs
Members can access the latest APD research into usage trends
  PA Higher Education Report

Publishing Research Consortium

Is there an open access citation advantage?
Read the latest PRC Summary Paper

Research Information Network

Evidence and guidance on factors that impact the journals market. Current studies include ‘Data Publication’ and ‘Costs and Revenue Flows in Research Communications’

Publishing and the Ecology of European Research

This project, supported by APD, is potentially the most significant ‘observatory’ to date into the impact of self-archiving in repositories. Details will follow once funding is secured.

JISC e-Book Observatory

A study into student behaviour when e-textbooks are available free from HEI platforms.

University Library Spending

You can access the latest UK and international HE library statistics here.