Expanding ITHAKA’s impact: 2023 year in review
Dedicated to improving global access to knowledge and education, ITHAKA collaborates with a diverse community for a rewarding journey. Learn about our 2023 milestones achieved together.
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Students need to learn how to read scholarly articles:
Here’s how technology can help
Discover how technology like generative AI can aid students in understanding complex concepts while emphasizing the importance of close reading and deep engagement. Explore the potential of social annotation technology in learning to read challenging scholarly materials.
Academic institutions increase the reach of their digitized collections on JSTOR: The results of a three-year initiative
Discover highlights from the Coalition for Networked Information's biannual membership meeting, where discussions revolved around networked information technologies in higher education and research. Explore the outcomes of JSTOR's Open Community Collections program, showcasing the benefits for participant libraries in terms of reach and visibility.
Path to Open: A sustainable model in publishing new open access ebooks
Learn how presses, libraries, and authors are tackling the challenges of open access publishing by exploring JSTOR's Path to Open program.
From incarceration to inspiration
Learn how JSTOR Access in Prison has expanded to 1,000 sites, reaching nearly 500,000 incarcerated individuals worldwide. Join us on this audacious journey of education and empowerment.
Empowering research with JSTOR’s interactive research tool
Explore the impact of ChatGPT on the JSTOR academic community and discover JSTOR's research tool in this blog post. Learn about our approach to machine learning and advanced technologies in academia.
JSTOR rolls out new PDF viewer for improved user experience
JSTOR has introduced an enhanced PDF viewer for journals and primary source text content. This viewer is designed to optimize the reading experience and improve user satisfaction. Explore the new viewer for an enhanced and user-friendly experience on the JSTOR platform.
Broadening global access:
Sharing open access special collections through our pilot program
Partnering with libraries, publishers, and museums, ITHAKA reduces costs and preserves scholarship for the future with digital special collections.
On the road to future-proofing all digital content:
How Portico now preserves libraries’ self-curated collections
Portico has earned its reputation as a trusted guardian of digital content for publishers, with over 1,000 publishers and 1,000 libraries worldwide relying on its time-honored preservation approach. Portico centers long-term content management and organizational commitment, as well as a dedication to addressing the needs of future scholars.
Unlocking knowledge:
How open access initiatives are bridging resource gaps
The emergence of open access is reshaping the way scholarly information is disseminated and consumed. In this comprehensive exploration, we will delve into what open access is and how JSTOR, our renowned digital library, is playing a crucial role in facilitating open access for academic journals, books, art, and research reports.