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"Second Chance Mentality: First Chance Reality," presented by JSTOR Access in Prison, is our 2024 contribution to Second Chance Month. Each week we will offer a direct portal into the minds and hearts of experts on incarceration who we hear about, but not from. I hope to foster a deeper understanding and human connection through the lens of prison-based education.

Discover how researchers and students explore the usage of ChatGPT in generative AI. Learn how this collaboration led to JSTOR's AI tool development and improved search features tailored for students' needs, reflecting ITHAKA's community-driven ethos and commitment to expanding knowledge access.

Unveiling the critical role of trust in open access publishing, highlighting the DOAB Trusted Platform Network's mission to combat predatory practices and uphold quality. Learn how initiatives like JSTOR ensure the integrity of scholarly works, facing challenges from perceptions of quality to generative AI, and fostering a sustainable open access ecosystem.

Reveal Digital develops open access primary source collections from underrepresented 20th-century voices of dissent, crowdfunded by libraries. In a session during ER&L’s annual conference, Peggy Glahn, Associate Director of Reveal Digital, discussed the six collections that are currently accessible, and talked about the shift they represent in Open Educational Resources (OERs). 

Dedicated to improving global access to knowledge and education, ITHAKA collaborates with a diverse community for a rewarding journey. Learn about our 2023 milestones achieved together.

Discover how technology like generative AI can aid students in understanding complex concepts while emphasizing the importance of close reading and deep engagement. Explore the potential of social annotation technology in learning to read challenging scholarly materials.

Discover highlights from the Coalition for Networked Information's biannual membership meeting, where discussions revolved around networked information technologies in higher education and research. Explore the outcomes of JSTOR's Open Community Collections program, showcasing the benefits for participant libraries in terms of reach and visibility.

Learn how presses, libraries, and authors are tackling the challenges of open access publishing by exploring JSTOR's Path to Open program.

Learn how JSTOR Access in Prison has expanded to 1,000 sites, reaching nearly 500,000 incarcerated individuals worldwide. Join us on this audacious journey of education and empowerment.

Explore the impact of ChatGPT on the JSTOR academic community and discover JSTOR's research tool in this blog post. Learn about our approach to machine learning and advanced technologies in academia.