JSTOR
JSTOR (short for Journal Storage) is a not-for-profit digital library founded in 1994 and operated by Ithaka. It provides long-term preservation and access to a wide range of scholarly resources, including journal articles, books, book chapters, and primary sources such as historical documents and images. Covering disciplines across the humanities, social sciences, arts, and sciences,
JSTOR is especially valued for its deep archives of back issues of academic journals that are often unavailable elsewhere. Access is typically provided through institutional subscriptions by universities and libraries, though some content, such as early journal issues, open access books, and public domain materials, is freely available. With powerful full-text search and stable digital preservation, JSTOR helps researchers, students, and educators worldwide discover and use academic knowledge while ensuring the long-term safeguarding of scholarly literature.