JSTOR considered a number of variables when creating a classification methodology for museums. Since there is no generally recognized classification system, we worked with the museum community to determine a number of parameters that enable us to consider the varied missions that museums fulfill, as well as assess the value JSTOR could bring to each institution.
There are five JSTOR classifications for museums: Very Large, Large, Medium, Small, Very Small. In order to determine the JSTOR classification for any museum, we consider the following four parameters:
- Institution Operating Budget—the overall operating budget for the latest year available
- Library Materials Budget—the budget for library acquisitions
- Periodicals—the number of active serial subscriptions
- Curatorial and Library Staff—the FTE of assistant, associate and full curators, and FTE of library professional and support staff
Each parameter is ranked on a scale of 1-5, with 1 being the low end of the range (e.g. Very Small). The classification is based on the cumulative score: Very Large (17-20), Large (12-16), Medium (9-11), Small (6-8), and Very Small (4-5).
Below are tables showing each classification parameter and the scale range associated with it.
| Institution Operating Budget for latest year available in US Dollars | WEIGHT |
|---|
| Above $50M | 5 |
| $30M - $50M | 4 |
| $15M - $30M | 3 |
| $5M - $15M | 2 |
| Below $1M | 1 |
| Library Materials Budget for Latest Year Available in U.S. Dollars | WEIGHT |
|---|
| Above $500,000 | 5 |
| $200,000 - $499,999 | 4 |
| $100,000 - $199,999 | 3 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 2 |
| Below $50,000 | 1 |
| Number of Active Periodical Serial Subscriptions | WEIGHT |
|---|
| Above 900 | 5 |
| 500 - 899 | 4 |
| 300 - 499 | 3 |
| 100 - 299 | 2 |
| Below 100 | 1 |
FTE of Assistant, Associate, and Full Curators and
FTE of Library Professional and Support Staff | WEIGHT |
|---|
| Above $500,000 | 5 |
| $200,000 - $499,999 | 4 |
| $100,000 - $199,999 | 3 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 2 |
| Below $50,000 | 1 |
CLASSIFICATION RESULTS
| JSTOR CLASSIFICATION | WEIGHT |
|---|
| Very Large | 17-20 |
| Large | 12-16 |
| Medium | 9-11 |
| Small | 6-8 |
| Very Small | 4-5 |
Please contact participation@jstor.org with your library's information to assist us in determining your library's classification.
Please include in the body of your message the following information:
- Institution Operating Budget—the overall operating budget for the latest year available
- Library Materials Budget—the budget for library acquisitions
- Periodicals—the number of active serial subscriptions
- Curatorial and Library Staff—the FTE of assistant, associate and full curators, and FTE of library professional and support staff
If you have questions or wish to learn more, please email us at participation@jstor.org.
Institutions pay two fees to participate in each JSTOR archive collection: an Archive Capital Fee (ACF) and an Annual Access Fee (AAF). Some collections require a one-time Network Participation Fee rather than an Archive Capital Fee. These fees vary depending upon the JSTOR Classification of your institution.
FEE STRUCTURE
- ACF: a one-time fee per collection designed to ensure that JSTOR has the necessary resources to meet its archival obligation to migrate data and software systems as technology evolves.
- AAF: a recurring fee that covers the ongoing costs of maintenance, user services, and administration required to support your access to collections in JSTOR. The AAF is invoiced on a calendar year basis.
Please note that the Archive Capital and Annual Access Fees will be reduced as appropriate to account for the overlap in content that exists between some collections. This ensures that participants contribute only once for any title, no matter which collections it resides in.
Charter Participants (those who began their JSTOR participation prior to March 31, 1997) are entitled to a 25% savings on Archive Capital and Annual Access Fees.
All fees are listed in U.S. Dollars and are exclusive of VAT and other taxes.
| Classification | ACF | AAF |
|---|
| Very Large | $10,000 | $5,000 |
| Large | $5,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium | $3,000 | $1,500 |
| Small | $1,500 | $1,000 |
| Very Small | $600 | $500 |
GLOBAL PLANTS COLLECTION
The largest of its kind, Global Plants is community-contributed database that features more than two million high resolution plant type specimen images and other foundational materials from the collections of hundreds of herbaria around the world. It is an essential resource for institutions supporting research and teaching in botany, ecology, and conservation studies. Through Global Plants, herbaria can share specimens, experts can determine and update naming structures, students can discover and learn about plants in context, and a record of plant life can be preserved for future generations.
GLOBAL PLANTS COLLECTION FEES FOR MUSEUMS
| Classification | Museums |
|---|
| Very Large | $950 |
| Large | $775 |
| Medium | $500 |
| Small | $313 |
| Very Small | $188 |
JEWISH STUDIES COLLECTION
The Jewish Studies Archive Collection features journals that cover a unique range of historical and regional aspects of Jewish Studies. Comprising a minimum of 50 titles at completion, this collection includes published content dating back to 1889, as well as titles in English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, and Hebrew. This collection includes key publications of the Association for Jewish Studies, Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, Hebrew Union College, Rabbinical Council of America, and the National Association of Professors of Hebrew. A number of titles with historical depth are also featured, including the oldest English-language journal in the field of Jewish Studies.
JEWISH STUDIES COLLECTION FEES
| Participating Institutions - Classification | Jewish Studies ACF | Jewish Studies AAF |
| Very Large | $700 | $700 |
| Large | $480 | $480 |
| Medium | $320 | $320 |
| Small | $160 | $160 |
| Very Small | $105 | $105 |
| Non-Participation Institutions - Classification | Jewish Studies ACF | Jewish Studies AAF |
| Very Large | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Large | $960 | $960 |
| Medium | $640 | $640 |
| Small | $320 | $320 |
| Very Small | $210 | $210 |
BECOMING A PARTICIPANT
Please read the terms and conditions for JSTOR participation. If you are comfortable agreeing to them on behalf of your institution, then please:
- Download the JSTOR Participation Agreement and make two copies of it.
- Fill out the Network Verification Form online so we can establish the best methods of access for your institution.
- Complete the participation agreement form with all contact information and collections information and sign it.
- Fax a copy of the signed participation agreement to (212) 358-6499 or email a scanned copy to participation@jstor.org.
- Mail the two completed and signed participation agreements to:
JSTOR Outreach & Participation Services
2 Rector Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10006
USA
ADDING COLLECTIONS
- Download the JSTOR Collections Rider and make two copies of it.
- Complete the Rider and sign it.
- Mail the two completed and signed Riders to:
JSTOR Outreach & Participation Services
2 Rector Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10006
USA
TO SUBSCRIBE
Download the JSTOR Collections Agreement for Museums and mail two completed to JSTOR Outreach & Participation Services in the New York office.
Download the JSTOR Collections Rider for Museums for additional collections.
