Who founded JSTOR and when did the project begin?
William G. Bowen, president of Princeton University from 1972 to 1988, founded JSTOR in 1994. The project began as a solution to the physical and financial strain on research libraries.
Questions about JSTOR
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When did JSTOR merge with Ithaka Harbors Inc and what was the result?
JSTOR merged with Ithaka Harbors Inc in 2003 transitioning from independence to becoming part of this larger entity. Until January 2009 JSTOR operated as an independent nonprofit organization with offices in New York City and Ann Arbor Michigan before the merger took full effect.
What happened during the Aaron Swartz JSTOR case in 2013?
Federal authorities charged Aaron Swartz months after he bulk-downloaded portions of JSTOR's collection in late 2010 and early 2011. The case remained pending when Swartz died by suicide in January 2013 at age 26 following increased charges that carried possible penalties of 35 years in prison and $1 million fines.
How many journals does JSTOR cover and which programs expanded access to public domain content?
JSTOR content is now provided by more than 900 publishers and spans over 75 disciplines. Beginning the 6th of September 2011 public domain content became freely available through the Early Journal Content program covering about 6% of total holdings.
When did JSTOR reach a settlement with Aaron Swartz regarding his downloads?
JSTOR reached a settlement in June 2011 where Swartz surrendered the downloaded data instead of facing a civil lawsuit. Federal authorities subsequently charged him with wire fraud computer fraud unlawfully obtaining information and recklessly damaging protected computers.