Database 7/22

Jstor online database is one of the most useful personal databases I have encountered and used while in college. "It is a  digital library founded in 1995. Originally containing digitized back issues of academic journals, it now also includes books and primary sources, and current issues of journals."[1] This data base provides access to thousands of published scholarly sources that are useful for writing papers, conducting research, and sharing information between people. Having access to this data base through a college or other institution allows your remote access to documents necessary in order to complete work whether it be on campus, at home, or on summer vacation. This database continues to grow and provides a wide variety of fields for research. When using the database a person is able to search scholarly articles, books, magazines, reviews, and miscellaneous resources.[2] One of the problems with JSTOR is that some of the articles offer a "read only" section.[3] This can be detrimental and end up costing you money if they require you to buy it. 

[1]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JSTOR

[2]http://www.jstor.org/action/showAdvancedSearch

[3]http://reviews.libraryjournal.com/2012/01/blogs/eviews/pros-and-cons-of-jstor-register-and-read/

This system faces a lot of challenges. It is not completely search specific yet. Meaning, when searching for a specific item or subject articles that contain the search words show up as well as other articles in the subject. Unless you know exactly what article you are looking for, there may be some sifting necessary in order to reach the desired information. 

The organization or person using this database has the ability to go through many books and articles remotely. Books can be accessed without ever having stepping in a library or bookstore. There are also no hours limitations on JSTOR. Anyone can access it at anytime with a login ID and password. 

I would make the database open to everyone not only registered users or universities. Anyone can go to a library look at books without belonging. The same concept would be useful online as well.