By Maria Papadouris, Content and Community Engagement Manager, ITHAKA
In 1995, JSTOR launched with a mission that felt radical at the time: digitize scholarly journals and make them accessible online to researchers and educators everywhere.
By Elizabeth Shatswell, Correctional Education Manager, JSTOR Access in Prison
In this JSTOR’s Second Chance Month essay, Shane Moffat reflects on early school experiences, the sensory memories of his bus rides, and his enduring love for education. Through vivid storytelling, he challenges readers to consider access, equity, and the power of memory—even behind prison walls.
By Elizabeth Shatswell, Correctional Education Manager, JSTOR Access in Prison
Vy Thang’s reflection on education challenges idealized notions of utopia shaped by historical trauma and incarceration. His story illustrates how liberal arts learning becomes a powerful act of self-discovery, resistance, and community building.
By Maria Papadouris, Content and Community Engagement Manager, ITHAKA
This March, JSTOR’s collection highlights include a vibrant mix of historical archives, health media, and pathbreaking literature. From Montana’s mid-century newsletters to a global archive on HIV/AIDS and the arts, these additions illustrate the power of preservation and the depth of human creativity. Let’s explore the highlights. Path to Open book of the month: Published […]
By Richard Joseph, PhD Candidate, McGill University
Help students navigate academic articles with confidence. Richard Joseph shares classroom-tested strategies, from highlighting and annotating to summarizing complex scholarly texts.
JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services is a new platform designed to help libraries and archives scale their preservation efforts through a seamless, mission-aligned workflow. Built in collaboration with the library community, it combines digital asset management, AI-assisted metadata creation, and long-term preservation support.
By Nicole Fletcher, Registrar and Collections Manager, Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq
WAG-Qaumajuq is making its world-renowned collection of Canadian, Inuit, and Indigenous art more accessible—inviting global audiences to connect with these powerful works and the stories they hold.
An archivist explores how AI can help surface hidden histories, improve metadata, and support digital stewardship while emphasizing the need for human expertise in shaping archival narratives.
Discover how archivists and librarians shaped JSTOR Seeklight, an AI-powered technology that streamlines collections processing and enhances digital stewardship.
By Rumika Suzuki Hillyer, Content and Community Engagement Manager, ITHAKA
Let’s take a time machine—right at your fingertips—with digital primary sources. Developing digital literacy and primary source analysis skills is essential in higher education, equipping learners not only for academia but also for careers in research, journalism, policy, and beyond.