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Last Updated: June 25, 2024

How to use Usage Dashboard

Usage Dashboard gives access to usage statistics and usage graphs for Gale products.

Find an Account

  1. Go to Usage Dashboard.
  2. Sign in with your Gale Admin credentials. Usage Dashboard Sign In Page
  3. In the 'Search by ID, Name or Account Number' box, search for your location, institution, or consortium. Usage Dashboard Accounts Search

Open Dashboard in Usage Dashboard

After you find an account:

  1. Click Dashboard next to your desired location. Usage Dashboard Accounts Search Results
  2. A usage Overview will display. Usage Dashboard Overview

Date ranges are specified in a format similar to ISO 8601 and RFC 3339. Dates have a four digit year, followed by a two digit month. June, 2024 would be written as 2024-06.

Open Reports in Usage Dashboard

After you find an account:

  1. Click Reports next to your desired location. Usage Dashboard Accounts Search Results
  2. Click the desired report. Usage Dashboard Reports

To learn about the terms that are referenced in usage reports, see Glossary of Usage Terms.

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