Archive License Agreement for U.S. Academic Institutions
Academic libraries in the United States interested in participating
in JSTOR should print and submit two signed copies of the Standard Archive
License to the JSTOR New York Office. One signed copy will be
countersigned and returned to you for your records.
Please see the Government and
Non-Profit Research Institutions page
to
obtain the appropriate license agreement for foundations, research centers,
or non-academic libraries. If your library is located outside of the
United States, please see our International
Participation Information page.
View the entire JSTOR Archive License
Agreement.
Academic libraries in the United States currently participating in one or more
JSTOR collections who are interested in participating in any additional collections
should print and submit two signed copies of the Collections Rider.
View the entire Collections
Rider.
Questions about the License Agreement or Collections Rider may be directed
to Domestic Library Relations, at (212) 358-6400, or via
email to participation@jstor.org.
Highlights of the JSTOR Archive License Agreement
- Authorized Users: Includes not only students, faculty and staff, but also
anyone present in the library.
- Site License: Access is not limited to the library building. Authorization is
generally controlled by using IP addresses.
- User Rules permit one printout as well as one
electronic storage copy of any article or articles from the database, for the
user’s personal, noncommercial use.
- Links into JSTOR: JSTOR staff will work with libraries to achieve stability
and standardization.
- Interlibrary Loan: Licensee may use materials printed from JSTOR for
interlibrary loan. Publisher contact information is provided in a publicly
accessible area of the JSTOR website, so that requesting libraries can contact
publishers directly, usually by email, for the materials sought through
interlibrary loan.
- Support: JSTOR User Services Librarians are available by email, phone, or fax
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, for feedback, problem-solving,
or general questions. Help files and user documentation are also available
online.
- Hardware and Software Requirements: Macintosh, PC, or UNIX workstations with
Internet connectivity and TCP/IP installed and direct parallel or LAN-attached
printer(s). A monitor with resolution of at least 800x600 is recommended for
optimal performance. Using the most recent version of your internet browser (e.g.
Internet Explorer 6, Netscape 7, Mozilla 1.7) is recommended. PostScript Level 2
printers offer highest speed printing when this option is selected and internet
connectivity of at least 1.5 mbits/sec data transfer capacity is helpful for
obtaining the fastest access.
- Initial term of three years, with automatic one year renewal terms.
