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October 24, 2024

Latin American Open Access ebook pilot expands impact with 120 titles from Prometeo Editorial

JSTOR, the Latin Americanist Research Resources Project (LARRP), and Libreria Garcia Cambeiro have released 100 Open Access titles from the highly respected Argentine publisher, Prometeo Editorial. Now globally accessible on JSTOR, these books span the humanities and social sciences with an emphasis on Argentina and Latin America, filling an important gap in openly accessible scholarship. 

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Maximize your collections’ impact with Artstor on JSTOR

Join a distinguished community of cultural heritage institutions committed to advancing knowledge and inspiring discovery. By contributing your high-quality digital collections for licensing on Artstor on JSTOR at no cost, you’ll unlock new opportunities to reach a global audience, preserve your collections’ legacy, and help us shape the future of… Read More

September 13, 2024

JSTOR Access in Prison awarded the 2024 ALPSP Impact Award

Innovative program that gives incarcerated students access to scholarly research recognized for its transformative impact

The JSTOR Access in Prison Initiative, which enables students inside jails and prisons to access the scholarly journals, books, and primary sources hosted on JSTOR, was honored this week with the 2024 ALPSP Impact Award. The prestigious award is reserved for initiatives that demonstrate substantial “beneficial impact within scholarly publishing and communications.”

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September 5, 2024

Preservation is paramount: What news websites can do to ensure their legacy when the lights go out

By Kate Wittenberg, Managing Director, Portico
The recent removal of news archives like MTV News raises concerns about preserving valuable digital content. Media companies must plan for digital preservation to ensure access to historically significant materials. Portico outlines key steps, including secure storage, regular backups, and engaging experts to safeguard content. A new Portico pilot project is exploring long-term preservation of local news content. Collaboration is essential to protecting the cultural and social history that journalism provides.

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Transform research and learning with JSTOR’s cost-effective solutions

Discover how JSTOR’s collaborative, mission-driven services can enhance your library’s resources and impact Now that you’ve seen the diverse ways JSTOR can support your institution, it’s time to take the next step. From affordable access to journal and primary source collections and DRM-free ebooks to pioneering open access initiatives and… Read More

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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How Wyoming Community Colleges secured JSTOR for its seven campuses

Thomas Moran. Green River Cliffs, Wyoming. 1881. The National Gallery of Art (Washington, DC). In March of 2023, Meghan Kelly experienced a new sense of freedom. Permanent access to all archival journals and primary sources licensed materials on JSTOR was granted to faculty and students across seven Wyoming… Read More

June 25, 2024

AI and other advanced technologies on JSTOR: What we’re learning from early usage, real-world applications, and user feedback

By Kevin Guthrie, President, ITHAKA and Beth LaPensee, Senior Product Manager, ITHAKA
We are actively learning from usage, real-world applications, and user feedback in a limited beta environment to build out capabilities thoughtfully, intentionally, incrementally, and most importantly–based on evidence. This blog post delves into the rationale, construction, and current functionality of JSTOR’s beta generative AI tool, as well as the key themes and insights that have emerged from our analysis of its usage.

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Level up your college readiness curriculum with Artstor on JSTOR

Visual literacy is a critical skill for college success. Artstor on JSTOR bridges the gap between traditional text-based research and powerful visual exploration, offering access to 2+ million high-quality images alongside trusted JSTOR resources. Contact us Why Artstor on JSTOR for… Read More