AFS Funds Activities Through JSTOR, Project MUSE Royalties
The American Folklore Society (AFS) generates royalty income whenever educators and students access materials from the Journal of American Folklore (JAF) on JSTOR or MUSE. This income, which exceeds permission fees from course-packs, funds various AFS activities and initiatives.
AFS encourages teachers to incorporate JAF materials into their coursework by providing direct links to JSTOR and MUSE in syllabi. This not only enriches academic studies but also contributes to AFS's financial sustainability. The royalty income supports a range of activities, including travel stipends for the annual meeting, remote access for scholars, and subsidies for student and underwaged members. Additionally, it funds resources for teaching, scholarship, and advocacy, demonstrating the society's commitment to promoting folklore studies and culture.
While the specific universities subscribing to JSTOR and MUSE, and thus supporting AFS through JAF royalties, are not explicitly listed, their participation is crucial in maintaining AFS's programs and services.
By accessing JAF materials on JSTOR and MUSE, educators and students are directly supporting the American Folklore Society. The generated royalty income, surpassing traditional permission fees, enables AFS to continue its mission of fostering folklore research, education, and preservation.
