JSTOR SearchesBy Stacie Taylor

mataylor@eagles.usm.edu

What is JSTOR?

“JSTOR is a digital library of more than 1,500 academic journals, books, and primary sources.”

(http://about.jstor.org/about)

What is JSTOR?

“JSTOR helps people discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content through a powerful research and teaching platform, and preserves this content for future generations.”

(http://about.jstor.org/about)

Who uses JSTOR?

“Help scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of scholarly content on a dynamic platform that increases productivity and facilitates new forms of scholarship.

Help libraries connect patrons to vital content while increasing shelf-space savings and lowering costs.

Help publishers reach new audiences and preserve their scholarly content for future generations.”

(http://about.jstor.org/about)

How do I use JSTOR?

JSTOR is a database that provides access to numerous academic journals, primary source materials, and books.

JSTOR offers several different search and browse experiences, each best suited to different types of searches.

Basic JSTOR Search

The basic JSTOR search is often a good place to begin your research.

Use broad simple terms to begin weeding through research results.

Basic JSTOR Search

You will get many results from using general search terms.

Narrow your search by adding more search terms and restrictors, such as AND and OR.

JSTOR allows you to view your results in several ways.

Sort by relevance, newest, or oldest.

View materials by type as well: journals, books, pamphlets.

Beta JSTOR Search

Beta JSTOR Search

Delivers same results—just differently.

Makes filtering options more obvious and accessible.

Previews search terms in action.

Advanced JSTOR Search

The star of the show!

Advanced JSTOR Search

Search full-text, author, item title, abstract, or caption.

Narrow by item type, date range, language, publication title, or ISBN.

Further narrow by discipline and/or publication title.

Browse JSTOR

You can also browse JSTOR’s titles by subject!

Thank you for your time!

I hope you enjoyed your journey through JSTOR!