Research Guides: Creating Persistent Links to Online Articles and Other Library Resources: JSTOR

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This page provides an example of creating a persistent link to an item within the JSTOR database. There are separate instructions for ebooks/book chapters and articles.

JSTOR
Search this full-text online collection of scholarly journal articles and ebooks on all subjects. JSTOR stands for "journal storage," so many journals date back to their first issue but may not have the most recent issues available. To find citations for articles unavailable to us in our subscription, just use advanced search and under "Select an access type" choose "All Content."

JSTOR eBook Example

Link to entire eBook:

Step 1

Locate desired eBook. Click on the title.

Step 2

Locate the link under the publication information.

Link to a single chapter:

Step 1

Locate a chapter within table of contents, click chapter title.

Step 2

Look for chapter link under chapter title and information

Note:

JSTOR eBooks have unlimited simultaneous user access, there is no limit to the number of students who can access a book at the same time. If you are using a JSTOR eBook in your course, follow these directions to link to the content.

JSTOR Article Example

Step 1

Locate a desired source in the database. Click on the title.

Step 2

Look for the link under the article title information.