Before Submitting a Journal to Project MUSE

Project MUSE has a limited number of openings for new titles each year, and generally receives many more applications than can be accommodated. As a rule, MUSE is looking for humanities and social science titles that have demonstrated broad appeal, as reflected in existing institutional subscriptions, inclusion in selective indexes and bibliographies, and strong editorial boards. MUSE is also interested in more narrowly focused journals that can complement our existing holdings and add depth in our core subject areas.

Unfortunately, Project MUSE is unable to include journals which are freely available online. MUSE does not want to charge its library customers for content that they can get for free elsewhere on the Internet.

Finally, Project MUSE is unable to include journals published by for-profit companies. This policy stems from MUSE's mission, which includes helping non-profit publishers and independent journals continue to provide affordable content to scholars and libraries.