Race to the top: Project Muse, JSTOR, and the quest for ebook supremacy

Abstract

Purpose – This article aims to describe the Project Muse and JSTOR e‐book services. Design/methodology/approach – The article highlights some of the differences between the two competitors. Findings – The article exposes the drawbacks related to JSTOR's single‐user model, including the prohibition of printing and the limits on downloads. Originality/value – The article provides assistance in understanding at a high level the approach of each company to the provision of e‐books.