JSTOR Forum is a cloud-based image cataloging and media management tool. Harvard Library uses the image cataloging capabilities but does not use the media management capabilities of JSTOR Forum. All images (media) for Harvard repositories are stored in Harvard's Digital Repository Service (DRS).

JSTOR Forum has thorough documentation in their Shared Collections Support. As you read JSTOR Forum documentation, remember Harvard does not use JSTOR Forum to store image files, our images are stored in the DRS, so ignore any mentions of “media” or “media files.”

In 2024, JSTOR Forum retired the "Works" functionality. Repositories wishing to group images may now use item records linked to a "Work Container" record; for example, the recto and verso of a photograph, full image and details of a painting, a photograph album, or multiple views of a built work. If they do not wish for image results to be grouped in the search interface, repositories may also use standalone item records (item records that are not linked to a Work Container). An item record is required for every image. All digital images are linked to item records.

Getting started

Documentation

JSTOR Forum Metadata Field Reference (describes all field types in Forum and gives guidance for their use)
Best Practices /Guidelines
JSTOR Forum to HOLLIS Crosswalk/recommendations for field use
2024 JSTOR Forum Migration FAQs

Workflows

Removing/suppressing published records

Image linking: DRS / JSTOR Forum Image Linking Workflow
- Excel Template

Support

How to report an issue with JSTOR Forum Support for Harvard Library Staff
Repository Names and Contacts

JSTOR Forum Users Group

Users Group Meeting Notes (includes slides and recordings regarding 2024 migration and retirement of Works service)

Image Cataloging and Access Working Group

Contact: ICAWG@HU.onmicrosoft.com

Name	Affiliation
Bill Connor	Fine Arts (FAS)
Joanne Donovan	Schlesinger
Lillianne Keaney	Houghton
Bettina Smith (chair)	Dumbarton Oaks
Robin Wendler	LTS

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