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Stay informed with the latest findings from real-world applications, usage trends, and user feedback on JSTOR’s AI research tool.

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Your time constraints are our concern: How JSTOR’s AI research tool maximizes efficiency

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.

A collage showing JSTOR’s AI Research Tool interface with summarized text, a marble bust of a Roman man, and buttons labeled Summarize, Show related content, and Recommend topics.
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Bridging access with JSTOR’s AI research tool

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.

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Advancing discovery, access, and stewardship together: An ALA 2025 reflection

This year’s American Library Association (ALA) Conference in Philadelphia offered an opportunity to share how JSTOR is addressing two interconnected needs: helping researchers navigate trusted content more intuitively, and helping libraries manage, preserve, and activate distinctive collections at scale.

A presenter stands at a conference booth giving a live demo of the JSTOR AI-powered research tool. He gestures while speaking, with a large screen behind him displaying the tool's interface. A red backdrop, informational signage, and a group of attendees in the background suggest an active and engaging conference environment.
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A new chapter for JSTOR’s AI research tool: Reflections on community engagement, insights from ALA, and what’s next

JSTOR’s AI research tool (formerly known as the Interactive Research Tool) has officially launched for all JSTOR-participating institutions. In this blog post, explore the tool’s development history, recent updates, and community insights JSTOR team learned from this year’s American Library Association conference.

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The next 30 years: Building JSTOR’s future

How do we hope to meet the challenges of the future? This blog post details some of the inroads we’re making in charting the path ahead, including through digital collection stewardship, faculty engagement, open scholarship initiatives, and editorial excellence.

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Enhancing research accessibility for students

Discover how secondary school teacher Madeleine Champagnie integrates JSTOR’s research tool into her English classroom to make scholarly research more accessible, inclusive, and efficient.

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Fostering trust in AI-powered tools for education: An interview with Dr. Alexa Alice Joubin

Explore how Dr. Alexa Alice Joubin builds trust in AI-powered educational tools through open-access models, humanities-based insights, and participatory design—fostering ethical, critical engagement between students and AI in the classroom.

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Unlocking research with JSTOR’s interactive tool: How to ask questions and get more from your readings

JSTOR’s interactive research tool allows users to actively engage with texts by asking questions directly within the tool. Based on user feedback, we created this guide to help you get the most out of this feature. We’ll explore how asking the right types of questions can help you quickly find relevant content, understand complex arguments, and support your research more effectively.

A screenshot of a citation window for the JSTOR Interactive Research Tool. The window displays citation formats in MLA, Chicago, and APA styles. Each citation includes a reference to the tool, the organization (ITHAKA), the access date (February 12, 2025), and a stable JSTOR link. A note at the bottom mentions that citations for AI tools are still evolving and advises users to review references for accuracy. Each citation format has a "Copy" button next to it for easy copying.
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JSTOR’s interactive research tool just got an upgrade

Streamline research, gain metadata insights, and boost student success with JSTOR’s interactive research tool. We’ve designed its new features and enhancements to elevate your research experience.

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