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Explore how UC San Diego Library built a transformative 200,000-image digital collection for Artstor, its impact over two decades, and how the Visual Arts Legacy Collection enters a new chapter on JSTOR.

Author Brian D. McLean argues that modern society is at a tipping point and answers with evidence. With JSTOR, he built a transparent, unbiased research process that verifies before it concludes.

Vanderbilt University and the University of the District of Columbia moved from self-hosted systems to JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services, transforming digital stewardship from a technical challenge into a scalable, mission-driven practice.

Educators Bess Wilhelms and Steve Hermann use JSTOR’s AI research tool to save time, plan lessons, and boost student engagement through accurate, trusted insights.

For Yuimi Hlasten—both a librarian and international student—JSTOR’s AI research tool became a bridge to understanding. By helping her organize and synthesize sources efficiently, it allowed her to balance work and study while empowering students to find their academic voice.

When art historian and instructor Sienna Weldon discovered JSTOR’s Workspace, her research process transformed. What began as a simple bookmarking tool became a powerful, intuitive way to organize, annotate, and revisit materials—all in one place. Now, Sienna uses Workspace not only to streamline her own projects but also to empower students to approach research with confidence and curiosity.