Leila Sterman

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Leila Sterman is a leading researcher in scholarly communication and repository analytics, whose work has fundamentally advanced how academic institutions measure and understand the impact of their digital collections. Her primary research areas include open access infrastructure, institutional repository metrics, and data-driven assessment of scholarly outputs. Sterman's most significant contribution is the development of RAMP – the Repository Analytics and Metrics Portal, introduced in her highly influential 2017 paper (15 citations). This work critically exposed the deficiencies of standard log file analytics in institutional repository platforms and proposed a revolutionary new methodology for collecting and reporting item download metrics. By addressing the inaccuracies and inconsistencies in traditional reporting methods, Sterman's research has enabled libraries and universities to make more informed decisions about their digital preservation and access strategies. Her work has been instrumental in shaping best practices for repository assessment, helping institutions worldwide better demonstrate the value and reach of their scholarly assets. Through her innovative approach to repository analytics, Sterman continues to empower researchers and librarians with reliable, actionable data for measuring academic impact.