Reliable usage data is essential for libraries and consortia to better understand how electronic resources are used, support collection development, and make informed strategic decisions. Yet in many institutions, the collection and analysis of usage data still relies on a combination of automated interfaces, local reporting tools and manual workflows. 

To explore new approaches in this area, SLSP (Swiss Library Service Platform) has launched a joint pilot project with the Consortium of Swiss Academic Libraries (CSAL), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Université de Genève (UNIGE), Couperin Consortium and Inist-CNRS. The project focuses on evaluating ReadMetrics, an open-source software suite developed by Couperin and Inist-CNRS to collect, enrich, process and visualise usage data for electronic resources. 

The pilot project combines the expertise of libraries, consortia and technology partners across Switzerland and France. In its first phase, participating institutions contributed use cases, requirements and feedback through a structured survey. Based on these findings, the project team is now defining test scenarios and preparing the technical evaluation environment. 

Throughout 2026, ReadMetrics will be tested and assessed in collaboration with participating institutions. The goal is to better understand how the solution performs in real library environments, which needs it addresses, and where further development may be required.