JSTOR: Database Introduction & Search Tips

JSTOR: Your go-to database for historical information.

This database offers access to over 12 million academic journal articles, books, and primary sources.
Subjects include history, economics, history of medicine, religion, and more. 

JSTOR FAQs

What subjects are covered?

History, economics, political science, and sociology, along with other fields in the humanities and social sciences. 

What types of items are there?

• Journal Articles
  • Included are the full-text of more than 2,800 journals from 1,200 publishers, with publication dates ranging from 1665 to 2020 (for certain titles).
• eBooks
  • Find more than 150,000 eBooks from academic publishers. The eBooks work just like journals, offering unlimited use and chapter downloads in PDF format.
• Primary Sources
  • Features select monographs, pamphlets, manuscripts, letters, oral histories, government documents, images, 3D models, spatial data, type specimens, drawings, paintings, and more.

Is the information scholarly?

Yes. All materials in JSTOR are scholarly and academic.

Why can't I always find the full text of an article? 

JSTOR has several different collections, not all of which we subscribe to. If you don't see a PDF copy of the item, we can get it free through Interlibrary Loan. 

Why are there no recent articles? 

JSTOR focuses on historical materials, not current items. Articles are typically added 3 to 5 years after they are published. 

Can I access it off-campus?

Yes! You can access it anywhere and at any time through the library website.