Who funds JSTOR?

JSTOR Daily is primarily funded by ITHAKA, the nonprofit parent organization of JSTOR. Additional, crucial funding comes from our individual readers who join our membership program on Patreon. Members get exclusive member-only content that varies by membership level.

How is JSTOR funded?

Free or low-cost access for low-income countries

This is made possible through a combination of philanthropic support and the fees paid by libraries in other countries around the world, as well as publishers' eagerness to support this work.

Who pays for JSTOR?

JSTOR offers tiered fees and flexible purchasing options for libraries and organizations. We adjust our fees based on your institution's size, type, and country. Participants include small institutions, large universities, secondary schools, and every type in between.

Who is behind JSTOR?

William G. Bowen, president of Princeton University from 1972 to 1988, founded JSTOR in 1994. JSTOR was originally conceived as a solution to one of the problems faced by libraries, especially research and university libraries, due to the increasing number of academic journals in existence.

Is JSTOR a credible source?

A trusted, highly used source

JSTOR is a starting point for researchers and one of the most trusted, highly used platforms.

Using ebooks on JSTOR to enhance your research

What are the cons of JSTOR?

Cons: JSTOR searches the full text of every article, so you may find items that mention your search terms only once (your search terms may not be the main focus of the article)

How much does JSTOR pay writers?

JSTOR Daily

Feature stories typically range from 1,800 to 2,000 words. The submission guidelines confirm (but don't specify) that contributors are paid, so Who Pays Writers reports the average pay is 31 cents per word.

Why is JSTOR so expensive?

JSTOR is and was a driving force behind the digitalization of scholarly works and most academic journals. JSTOR's sole function is to maintain these archives, even if/when it is not commercially viable to do so. All of this costs money. Universities and companies pay for JSTOR so that it can keep doing its job.

Is JSTOR considered a scholarly source?

However, all content on JSTOR is considered scholarly content. In the following section we'll look at the peer review process, the definition of scholarly content, and how that relates to content on JSTOR.

Are JSTOR peer-reviewed?

While the majority of journals collected in JSTOR are considered peer-reviewed publications, our archives also contain some specific primary source materials (such as some journals in the Ireland Collection and the 19th Century British Pamphlet Collection).

Does JSTOR cite Harvard?

JSTOR has partnered with TypeCite, a free citation tool that specializes in APA, MLA, and Harvard formats, to provide JSTOR users with metadata (title of journal, edition, number, pagination details, contributor details, etc.)

How much does JSTOR cost per year?

Pricing and Subscription Options

Monthly plans cost $19.50 USD and include 10 PDF downloads per month and are eligible for auto-renewal. Annual plans cost $199.00 USD and include 120 PDF downloads and while they do not auto-renew, annual plans may be subject to a discount. Contact [email protected] to learn more.

WHO publishes JSTOR articles?

JSTOR is part of ITHAKA, a not-for-profit organization that also includes Ithaka S+R and Portico. You can find out more about JSTOR here and explore all of the open access content on JSTOR here.

What does JSTOR stand for?

JSTOR” stands for “Journal Storage" and is a protected electronic archive of leading journals across many academic disciplines. It provides text-searchable, high-quality . pdf facsimiles of each journal article from a publication's inception up to the past 3-5 years.

What does Ebsco stand for?

EBSCO stands for "Elton B. Stephens CO (company)."

Is JSTOR a nonprofit?

JSTOR is part of ITHAKA, a not-for-profit organization that also includes Artstor, Ithaka S+R, and Portico.

Is JSTOR primary or secondary source?

JSTOR is a database of articles and books, some of which are primary sources and others that are secondary.

What APA does JSTOR use?

What citation styles does JSTOR support? You can create citations in the following styles directly from sources on JSTOR: MLA 9. APA 7.

Is JSTOR the best database?

JSTOR is an excellent database, and as a full-text database it offers researchers instant gratification with full-text PDFs available for immediate download. However, relying solely on JSTOR as a source is not the best strategy and may impact the quality of your research and the paper you produce.

Can anyone publish on JSTOR?

Books Selection Criteria

Since we are an education research platform, JSTOR does not host non-scholarly content. Our Editorial Team does a thorough review process of a book publisher's content to see if your content is a good fit for the JSTOR platform.

How to read JSTOR without paying?

Sign in to your personal account. Hover or choose your name in the top-right corner of the page, and select Free Article Views from the drop-down menu. You can also click Free Article Views on the left side of the page when viewing your profile.

How much is JSTOR a month?

Choose Your JSTOR Access. 2,000+ academic journals to help back up your work. Plans start at $19.50. JPASS is an easy way to access the world's leading academic research.

Do public libraries have access to JSTOR?

Please note: JSTOR for public libraries is limited to walk-in access.

What are the tiers of JSTOR?

There are five JSTOR classifications for Government and Non Profit Research Institutions: Very Small, Small, Medium, Large, and Very Large. Classification is based on size, budget, and library holdings at your organization.