In answering the question "What is the next trend in usage statistics in libraries?" an eclectic group of respondents has presented an assortment of possibilities, suggestions, complaints and, of course, questions of their own. Undoubtedly, usage statistics collection, interpretation, and application are areas of growth and increasing complexity in this field, rife with opportunities for advancement and improvement. The five contributors in this article approach the topic from varying angles and give this reader--and hopefully others--plenty to consider.