What is ARTstor?
Becoming a participant: Public Libraries
Classification
ARTstor considered a number of variables when developing a classification methodology for public libraries. Since there is no generally recognized classification system (like the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, which formed the basis for ARTstor and JSTOR participation fee structure for higher education institutions), we have worked with JSTOR and the Public Library community to determine a number of parameters that will enable us to consider the varied missions that libraries fulfill, as well as to assess the value ARTstor could bring to each institution.
We have established four levels of public library classification: Large, Medium, Small, and Very Small. These levels are based on parameters that best reflect these key points:
- The size of the institution and the potential for access at that institution (as reflected in population served);
- The public access and research mission of the institution (as reflected in the materials budget and the number of active serials subscriptions).
ARTstor uses the following information to determine a public library's classification:
- Population served (the total population of the area served by the library, according to most recent statistics);
- Library materials budget (the budget for library acquisitions);
- Periodicals (the number of active serial subscriptions).
The following tables provide the guidelines we use to assign a "score" for each classification parameter:
| Population served, based on most recently available statistics | Population Score |
|---|---|
| 1 million or more | 4 |
| 500,000 - 1 million | 3 |
| 250,000 - 499,999 | 2 |
| Under 250,000 | 1 |
| Library materials budget for latest year available | Library Materials Budget Score |
|---|---|
| $5 million and above | 4 |
| $3M - $5M | 3 |
| $1.5M - $3M | 2 |
| Under $1.5M | 1 |
| Number of active serials subscriptions | Periodicals Score |
|---|---|
| 7500 and above | 4 |
| 2500-7499 | 3 |
| 1000-2499 | 2 |
| 0-999 | 1 |
Classification will be based on the sum of the Population score, Library Materials Budget score, and Periodicals score:
| Total Points | ARTstor Classification |
|---|---|
| 11-12 | Large |
| 8-10 | Medium |
| 5-7 | Small |
| 3-4 | Very Small |
Please submit the Participation Form in order to help us determine your institution's classification and facilitate your access to ARTstor.
Participation Fees
Public libraries are asked to pay two fees to participate in the ARTstor: the Archive Capital Fee (ACF) and an Annual Access Fee (AAF). The ACF will help to ensure that, as new technologies and standards emerge, ARTstor will be in a position to respond and adapt our content and tools. The AAF helps cover part of the annual costs of maintaining the Digital Library and our services; among other functions, these ongoing efforts include improving image and data quality, supporting users and participating institutions, and adapting and improving the software.
Participating institutions enter a site-wide license permitting unlimited simultaneous access to the Digital Library by all staff and users at the institution (as well as by walk-in users). In addition, participants have access to a dedicated support team and a variety of online training opportunities.
Participation fees vary depending upon the ARTstor classification of each institution. Once you have determined your ARTstor classification based on the guidelines in Step 1, please consult the participation fees below.
| ARTstor Classification | ACF (one-time) | AAF (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Large | $5000 | $3000 |
| Medium | $3000 | $2000 |
| Small | $1500 | $1200 |
| Very Small | $750 | $500 |
Note: all participation fees are to be paid in US dollars
Institutions wishing to participate in ARTstor will need to review and sign an ARTstor Digital Library License Agreement. If you would like to proceed with ARTstor participation, please move forward to Step 3 to obtain the appropriate License Agreement for your institution.
Licensing
Highlights of ARTstor's Digital Library License Agreement for Public Libraries in the United States:
- Authorized users: Consistent with other electronic resources licensed by libraries, authorized users include not only library staff, but also anyone physically present in the library.
- Site license: Access is limited to terminals physically located within the library building, and authorization is controlled by IP address authentication.
- Remote Access: Remote access for public libraries is currently not available.
- Terms and Conditions of Use: A broad range of educational and scholarly uses are allowed, such as classroom uses, scholarly presentations, study guides, and course reserves, provided that these uses are noncommercial in nature.
- Sharing with other authorized users: Authorized users are permitted to share content from the ARTstor Digital Library with other authorized users, provided that such content is not in an unrestricted form (such as on an open website or incorporated into another work that is made available without restriction).
Term of Agreement
Initial three-year terms with automatic one-year renewals.
Institutions in the United States interested in participating in ARTstor should print and submit two (2) signed copies of the ARTstor Digital Library K-12 License Agreement to:
Library Relations, ARTstor
151 East 61st Street
New York, NY 10065
Tel: 866.248.2691 (Toll–free, USA only)
+1.212.500.2400 (Outside the USA)
Fax: 212.500.2401
Email: participation@artstor.org
One signed copy will be returned to you.
License Agreement
View the entire ARTstor Digital Library License Agreement in PDF format (100 KB). You may then print or save the document.