In defense of the humanities: Upholding the pillars of human understanding
Explore the profound impact of loss, connection, and the humanities through a personal journey of grief and discovery.
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Artstor to JSTOR 101: Your top 6 questions answered
Transition to JSTOR from Artstor before the website retires on August 1, 2024. Learn how this change enhances your research, teaching, and learning experiences for easier access to resources. Clearing up myths to ensure a smooth Artstor on JSTOR journey.
Artstor’s new era on JSTOR: Community needs inform our exciting new content direction
A new home for Artstor As the curator of new Artstor collections, I’m thrilled to share insights into the evolution of our collection development strategy. At this moment, we’re finalizing the migration from the Artstor platform to our new home on JSTOR. And while the Artstor platform is retiring on August 1, 2024, Artstor collections […]
Preserving diverse histories: Portico’s commitment to securing underrepresented content
Portico preserves underrepresented digital content to safeguard diverse narratives and cultural heritage for future generations. Join us in maintaining a richer historical record.
Middlebury archives go global: The unexpected reach of one small college’s special collections
For Middlebury and other small liberal arts schools, taking part in JSTOR’s shared collections program is almost a no-brainer, Irwin says, since JSTOR is a database with which many students are already very familiar.
By the numbers: “Second chance mentality: first chance reality” wrap-up
Discover a summary of the "Second Chance Mentality: First Chance Reality" series by JSTOR Access in Prison, which amplifies the voices of individuals with incarceration histories.
Safeguarding cultural heritage: Portico’s preservation efforts
Discover the essence of digital preservation and its importance for safeguarding cultural heritage and scholarly assets. Learn how Portico sets the gold standard in preserving complex digital formats for future generations.
Reintroducing Parole for Rehabilitation
Explore Phillip Vance Smith II's journey through the carceral system, shedding light on the impact of mandatory minimum sentencing and the challenges faced upon reentry into society.
Breaking Barriers Beyond The Label of Felon
Discover one woman's inspiring journey from prison to college graduation, highlighting the impact of mentorship and the challenges faced by individuals with convictions on-campus.
Call Me Future Pilot
Striving to overcome a challenging past, Elisha shares her journey from a jail cell to pursuing a dream of becoming a pilot. Embracing hope and resilience, this story sheds light on the transformative power of second chances.