CRL JSTOR Print Archive

As of June 25, 2021 CRL had archived 88,842 volumes of the JSTOR print volumes. This is approximately 71% of CRL's target collections within the JSTOR archival serials collections. CRL continues to build the journal archive, working with regular deposits from CRL members. This year depositors include, Rutgers University, The University of Vermont, The University of Arizona, St Lawrence University and other CRL member libraries throughout the U.S. and Canada.

 

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Project Purpose

The goal of CRL's JSTOR print archive is to assemble a collection of JSTOR archive journal volumes in print form. The titles match most of those in the JSTOR Archive Collections. We make an exception for JSTOR collections that are not widely held by CRL member libraries, this includes titles found in the Ireland and the British Pamphlets Collections.

The CRL JSTOR print archive is for the use of CRL library members. It provides CRL member libraries with the assurance that print versions of all JSTOR archive titles are available should the JSTOR electronic archive be unable to meet the needs of our members.  The volumes in the CRL JSTOR archive are received through donation from CRL member libraries. CRL commits to preserving the volumes, and providing them to members when appropriate.

A complete list of JSTOR archived titles is available on the JSTOR website.

Current JSTOR Holdings

The CRL JSTOR Catalog provides volume level information about the holdings we have available on our shelves as well as those we would like to acquire. Call numbers for JSTOR materials are assigned using the same convention as for other CRL holdings. A unique alpha/numerical call number, is assigned to each donated title beginning with the letter J. The numerical part of the call number is assigned sequentially, and is based on the date of accession. For example, the first title and volume we acquired in 2000 was the Annual Review of Sociology, and so it was assigned the call number J-1. Because content is shelved as it is received, volumes within a title may be assigned to different call numbers.

All current JSTOR records in CRL’s catalog (http://catalog.crl.edu/) have fields that list current holdings and issues wanted. Please note that the catalog holdings do not reflect donation offers we have accepted, but have not yet received and processed.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CRL has identified the roles and responsibilities of JSTOR print archive donors and CRL in this document:  Roles and responsibilities of donor library. Please contact us if you have any questions. CRL's JSTOR Print Archive email is (jstorarchive at crl dot edu).

New Donations

We welcome new member donations.  To begin the process, please contact CRL's JSTOR staff (jstorarchive at crl dot edu)  to discuss the workflow for your donations.  New donors please contact us for more information. CRL's JSTOR Print Archive email is jstorarchive at crl dot edu.

Environmental Conditions

Journals are located in a climate and humidity-controlled environment within the Center for Research Library Facility in Chicago, IL.

Validation of JSTOR

JSTOR materials are accepted into the repository based on their condition. The CRL Validation Statement provides details on quality control and volume intergation criteria.

Circulation of JSTOR Journals

CRL lends journals from the JSTOR print archive to CRL libraries when the JSTOR electronic version does not meet the needs of a user. Users interested in borrowing JSTOR print journals may contact their library’s interlibrary loan office.  The users local ILL department will make the arrangements with CRL's Access Services staff to deliver the volumes to the member library. A list of CRL members is available under Membership on this Web site.