Classifications
The annual fees for community colleges are based on Full Time Enrollment (FTE) size split into three classifications.
| Classification | Full Time Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Small | <1,000 |
| Medium | 1,000 – 10,000 |
| Large | >10,000 |
Annual subscription option
Community college libraries can subscribe to a single collection containing all archival journals and primary sources that are available for licensed access on JSTOR.
| Classification | Annual Access Fee (AAF) |
|---|---|
| Small | $1,500 |
| Medium | $2,600 |
| Large | $5,000 |
One-time payment option
Community college libraries can purchase a single collection containing all archival journals and primary sources on JSTOR for a single one-time fee.
| Classification | One-Time Payment Fee |
|---|---|
| Small | $25,500 |
| Medium | $44,200 |
| Large | $85,000 |
Artstor collection
| Classification | Fee |
|---|---|
| Small | $875 |
| Medium | $875 |
| Large | $1,295 |
Path to Open
Academic institutions pay an annual Path to Open participation fee to access a growing corpus of titles exclusively available on JSTOR. At the start of the third year following the publication date, titles will be converted to open access (OA). Fees for unlimited, exclusive access to the full set of titles are tiered based on the participating institution’s JSTOR classification.
| Annual Fee* | 2025-2026 Pilot Pricing (1,000 titles) | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $2,000 | |
| *This includes 300 new copyright titles released each year, in addition to earlier published titles prior to converting to open access. | ||
JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services
Developed by a mission-driven nonprofit in collaboration with librarians and archivists, JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services offer an integrated, cloud-hosted solution that integrates digital asset management and long-term preservation with the AI-powered tools of JSTOR Seeklight for accelerating key stages of collection processing, starting with metadata generation and collection-level intelligence. Our tiered service model ensures institutions of all sizes can access affordable, scalable solutions for digital stewardship. The below fees are based on your JSTOR classification.
Tier 1: Share on JSTOR
Annual fees for community colleges begin at $1,200.
Tier 2: Preserve, manage, and share
Annual fees for community colleges begin at $5,000.
Tier 3: AI-assisted stewardship charter program
Institutions can participate in our Tier 3 charter program, which provides access to JSTOR Seeklight, offering a unique opportunity to help shape AI-assisted digital stewardship and benefit from:
- Charter member savings
- Expanded processing capabilities
- Direct collaboration with a mission-driven nonprofit
Annual Tier 3 charter fees for community colleges begin at $6,000. Learn more about the charter program.
Contact us to find the solution that will meet your needs.
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Annual Access Fee (AAF)
Recurring fee paid each year for a collection
One-time payment
One-time payment for new archive collections