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"I thought education would make life more tolerable. It has not." Instead, it’s made it nearly impossible to “remain ignorant”—to the impact of incarceration, systemic injustice, economic disparity, and saviorism—without wanting to take action. Read powerful essays by incarcerated writers dave rich and Danny Thomas in our new #SecondChanceMonth post on #JSTORBlog: https://bit.ly/4ji3vON

What better time than #NationalPoetryMonth to revisit the imaginative and metaphysical in Romantic verse? "Enchantment in Romantic Literature" by Gavin Hopps (published by Liverpool University Press) reconsiders the poetry of Blake, Coleridge, Keats, Shelley, Wollstonecraft, and others as living works that challenge materialist readings and invite transcendence. Utopian visions and encounters of the sublime included, this scholarly monograph explores how Romantic literature continues to shape how we imagine, feel, and exist in the world. Available now to participating libraries through JSTOR’s Path to Open program. It will become open access in three years. Read on JSTOR: https://bit.ly/42I3X1J

In 1995, JSTOR was incorporated as a non-profit to digitize academic journals, relieving pressure on library shelves and preserving scholarship for the long haul. Back then, our first brochure laid it out plainly: JSTOR facilitated “access to yesterday, preserved for tomorrow.” 30 years later, that mission still drives our work. Explore the origins, breakthroughs, and enduring vision behind the archive in our anniversary blog post: https://bit.ly/3FNAnAe

“Cheating is not really an issue with JSTOR’s interactive research tool because my students use it for research in their coursework. Their assignments require them to include other critical opinions on the texts they’re studying. I just don’t have any concerns like that.” Incorporating AI-powered technologies into your teaching doesn’t mean the end of critical thinking or learning—in fact, it can enhance the research experience by making scholarly materials more accessible and the process of finding them more efficient. Meet Madeleine Champagnie, Head of English and Innovation Lead at Thames Christian School, who uses JSTOR's research tool to make scholarly research more accessible, efficient, and inclusive in her English classroom. Read about Madeleine’s experience and learn more about the research tool: https://bit.ly/3S3ENWc

Sure, anyone can run a keyword search on JSTOR—but do you know how to search smartly? This new JSTOR Daily article is here to make your research easier, sharper, and more focused: https://bit.ly/4lK5T2A

Syracuse University Press and Syracuse University Libraries are working with JSTOR on Path to Open to make OA scholarly book publishing sustainable and bibliodiverse: https://lnkd.in/gEfR4wCN Join us!

Rooted in the specific cultural practices of the Chokwe people in Central Africa, this late 19th-century whistle merges artistic expression with ritual function. Depicting Cikunza, a spirit invoked during boys’ initiation rites, the whistle also served as a tool for communication during hunts. Its visual and material qualities offer a point of entry into conversations about regional art traditions, spiritual symbolism, and the uses of functional objects. Openly available through Artstor on JSTOR, this image, part of The Cleveland Museum of Art’s African Art collection, supports the development of visual literacy and critical engagement with cultural heritage in context. View more angles of the whistle: https://bit.ly/4jCsEDv Image: Whistle. Late 1800s. Probably hippopotamus ivory, 5.7 × 3.2 cm. The Cleveland Museum of Art.

More access. Less financial strain. JSTOR’s archive fee model continues to support colleges and universities with a sustainable way to expand access to archival journals and primary sources. ✅ Immediate access to all licensed content ✅ No upfront Archive Capital Fee ✅ Modest fees over time Learn more about the archive fee model, built with with your library in mind: https://bit.ly/3RVtpvD Image: Burmese-Pali Manuscript. Wellcome Collection.

“Failure” isn’t the end—it’s the next run. In an essay for #SecondChanceMonth, Michael Munro shares how roguelike game mechanics reflect his journey through incarceration, self-discovery, and a growing passion for game design. Read it on the JSTOR Blog: https://bit.ly/3YE9ULN Image: Nintendo 64 games console with accessories and games, 1996–2003. Part of the Science Museum Group Collection.

A greenhouse full of possibilities. 🌿 This archival footage from Tuskegee offers a quiet glimpse into the plants studied by George Washington Carver and Dr. Walter G. Crump as they explored cross-pollination. Though the camera focuses on leaves and stems rather than people, the legacy of their agricultural research still grows. Watch the full video: https://bit.ly/3Y3kxrk Video credit: George Washington Carver and Dr. Walter G. Crump are videotaped as they experiment with cross-pollinating flowers. Tuskegee University.