Published December 21, 2025
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JSTOR SEARCHING TECHNIQUES
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- 1. MLIS Student of Jadavpur University
Description
This project explores the various searching techniques available on JSTOR, a leading digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources. It introduces what JSTOR is and outlines its key databases and collections. The project then explains different search methods such as basic search, advanced search, field searching, Boolean operators, wildcards, proximity searching, image search, and searching within a journal, with clear examples. It also discusses the limitations and challenges of JSTOR’s search system and offers practical suggestions for improvement. Overall, the project aims to help users retrieve scholarly information more effectively and efficiently from JSTOR.
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- Alternative title (English)
- How to Search in JSTOR
- Alternative title (English)
- Searching Methods of JSTOR
References
- About JSTOR. (n.d.). What's on JSTOR: Journals, books, images & more. Retrieved December 21, 2025, from https://about.jstor.org/whats-in-jstor/
- Chowdhury, G. G. (2010). Introduction to modern information retrieval (3rd ed.). Facet Publishing.
- JSTOR. (n.d.). Guide to JSTOR search for shared collections contributors [Tiers 2-3]. JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services Support. Retrieved December 21, 2025, from https://support.jstor.org
- JSTOR. (n.d.). Using JSTOR. Retrieved December 21, 2025, from https://www.nlb.gov.sg
- JSTOR. (n.d.). An introduction to searching on JSTOR. Retrieved December 21, 2025, from https://support.jstor.org/hc/en-us/articles/360000063528-An-Introduction-to-Searching-on-JSTOR
- JSTOR. (n.d.). Images on JSTOR: Getting started. Retrieved December 21, 2025, from https://support.jstor.org/hc/en-us/articles/4410046169751-Searching-Image-Search
- JSTOR. (n.d.). Searching using fields and advanced search. Retrieved December 21, 2025, from https://support.jstor.org/hc/en-us/articles/115004732567-Searching-Using-Fields-and-Advanced-Search
- JSTOR Support. (n.d.). Search help: Resources & overview. Retrieved December 21, 2025, from https://support.jstor.org/hc/en-us/articles/115004701828-Search-Help-Resources-Overview
- Studylib. (n.d.). JSTOR advanced search tips. Retrieved December 21, 2025, from https://studylib.net
- Taylor University, Zondervan Library. (n.d.). Advanced searching tips: JSTOR. Retrieved December 21, 2025, from https://taylor.edu