Jonathan Wheeler

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Jonathan Wheeler is a leading researcher in the field of institutional repository (IR) analytics and digital library assessment. His work focuses on developing robust, standardized methods for measuring the visibility and impact of open-access scholarship. Wheeler is best known as the creator of the Repository Analytics and Metrics Portal (RAMP), a pioneering tool designed to address the significant deficiencies in traditional log file analytics for IR platforms. His foundational paper, "RAMP – the Repository Analytics and Metrics Portal" (2017, 15 citations), introduced a novel method for collecting and reporting item download metrics, providing a more accurate picture of scholarly reach. Building on this, his highly influential study "An analysis of use and performance data aggregated from 35 institutional repositories" (2020, 9 citations) demonstrated the power of aggregated data to analyze factors affecting IR use, including repository size, platform, and content type. Wheeler’s contributions have been instrumental in shifting repository assessment from anecdotal reporting to data-driven, evidence-based practice, enabling institutions to better understand and advocate for their open-access collections. His work remains essential reading for librarians and repository managers seeking to maximize the impact of their digital assets.