In the news: How an Academic Archive Became a Tech Juggernaut

Featured in the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s leadership section, in How an Academic Archive Became a Tech Juggernaut, writer George Anders traces JSTOR’s development from a grant-funding project in the mid-1990s to an ever-evolving digital resource partnered with thousands of libraries and publishers to serve millions of learners worldwide.

Anders explores JSTOR’s growth and impact, elevating the voices of members of the library and publisher community alongside Kevin Guthrie, JSTOR’s founding president who now leads parent organization ITHAKA. Four operating principles that have guided JSTOR emerge that other nonprofits might adopt: embrace tech’s frontier, build reserves right away, learn from users, and highlight the mission.

JSTOR turned 30 this year. To learn more, read our JSTOR 30th Anniversary series.