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August 26, 2024

Stop seeing and learn to look: Discover the importance of visual literacy

By Ann Guidry, Senior Copywriter, ITHAKA
Enhance visual literacy with "Learning to Look"! Dive into actionable guidance and lesson plans to understand the world through images with Virginia Seymour. Develop vital skills for students and educators alike.

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August 23, 2024

Monthly wrap-up: More to discover on JSTOR

By Maria Papadouris, Content and Community Engagement Manager, ITHAKA
Discover a trove of historical insights gathered this July and August on JSTOR. Explore collections spanning from Civil Rights activism to artistic resilience during the AIDS epidemic, offering unique perspectives on history, culture, and knowledge.

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August 16, 2024

Embarking on Project Odyssey: A journey to transform digital collection stewardship

By Kristin Bumgarner, Principal Creative Director, ITHAKA
ITHAKA innovates with Project Odyssey using generative AI to help libraries process digital collections efficiently by automating metadata creation, addressing bottlenecks, and reducing backlog.

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August 8, 2024

Ensuring accessibility in the digital age: ITHAKA’s commitment and the European Accessibility Act

By Mat Harris, Web Accessibility Lead, ITHAKA
ITHAKA is committed to fostering inclusivity and accessibility, aligning with the European Accessibility Act (EAA) to enhance access for individuals with disabilities. Learn about the EAA and its impact on digital accessibility standards for a range of products and services in the EU.

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August 1, 2024

Charting the course of digital art history: University of California San Diego Library from Artstor to JSTOR

By Lia Friedman, Visual Arts Librarian, and Laura Schwartz, Arts & Humanities Collection Strategist, UC San Diego Library
Celebrating 20 years of digital image access at UC San Diego Library through Artstor. Explore the transformation in utilizing visual resources for teaching and research, now transitioning to JSTOR. Join us in uncovering UC San Diego's collection legacy and future.

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July 25, 2024

What’s new at JSTOR: Enhancing access and engagement with innovative technologies

By Victoria Spitz, Senior Digital Marketing Manager
At JSTOR, our mission is to improve access to knowledge and education for people around the world. We're excited to share several new initiatives leveraging cutting-edge technology to make scholarly materials more accessible, interactive, and engaging for our users. Here's a detailed look at the latest advancements we recently shared at ALA 2024 in San Diego.

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