At the ER&L 2025 Conference in Austin, Texas, CELUS was proud to co-host a session focused on real-world library experiences with usage statistics management:
"Optimizing E-Resources Statistics with CELUS: Case Studies from Three Libraries."

🎥 Watch the full session here

📊 Why This Session Matters

Managing COUNTER data, SUSHI harvesting, and cost-per-use analytics can be time-consuming — especially across multiple platforms. This session brings together library leaders from three institutions who have streamlined these processes using CELUS.

Their stories show how thoughtful implementation of the right tools can lead to better insights, more informed decisions, and more time for strategic work.

👥 Featured Speakers and Institutions

• Gala Lackey, Acquisitions & Electronic Resources Manager, Oklahoma State University
• Juliana Nykolaiszyn, Associate Dean, Library Operations, Oklahoma State University
• Gwen Pond, Electronic Resources Coordinator, University of Hartford
• Kate Silton, Electronic Resources Librarian, Wake Forest University
• Rebekah Silverstein, Digital Services Librarian, OSU, Edmon Low Library‍
• Ken DiFiore, Library Ambassador, CELUS

📌 Highlights from the Session

• How each library integrated CELUS into their existing workflows
• Practical examples of how usage data supports collection development decisions
• Challenges faced during implementation — and how they were overcome
• Key outcomes and benefits, including time savings and improved data accuracy
• A look at the newest CELUS features, presented by Ken DiFiore

💬 Our Takeaway

We’re incredibly grateful to our library partners for sharing their stories and insights so openly. Their experiences show that usage analytics don’t have to be overwhelming — and that when the right people meet the right tools, great things happen.

👉 Ready to simplify your e-resources stats? Contact us to learn more about what CELUS can do for your library!

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