The document summarizes the transition from COUNTER Release 4 to Release 5 standards. Key points include:
- Release 5 aims to improve comparability, flexibility, and consistency across platforms while reducing complexity.
- It includes four master reports and standardized views to address common use cases.
- JUSP will transition services and reports to the new Release 5 standards between January 2019 to May 2019 onwards, with an overlap period to allow comparison between Release 4 and 5 data.
- Suppliers are at different stages of implementing Release 5 compliant reports and services in their systems.
- The JUSP interface will be updated with a new reporting area for Release 5 and other changes to navigation and functionality.
- Training and resources