Publications

• What are the differences between the journals? Which would be most relevant to me?
• What publications are included as part of the GSA membership?
  
• How can I subscribe to GSA's publications that aren't automatically included with membership?
  
• Can I subscribe to any of these publications if I am not a member?
  
• How do I view/download articles from the journals that I selected as part of my membership?
  
• How do I view/download articles as part of the subscriptions my institution ordered?
  
• How far back are GSA journals archived?
  
• How do I purchase a back issue of one of your journals? How much does it cost?
  
• If I’m not a member, can I purchase individual articles?
  
• Can I receive the journals online only? I do not need the printed copies.
  
• What information should be included in a request for permission to reproduce GSA copyrighted material?
  

Q: What are the differences between the journals? Which would be most relevant to me?
A: Each journal has a comprehensive “About the Journal” page:

• The Journal of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences
• The Journal of Gerontology Series B: Psychological and Social Sciences
• The Gerontologist
• Gerontology & Geriatrics Education

Q: What publications are included as part of the GSA membership?
A: A standard membership includes a subscription to two of the three following publications: The Journal of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, The Journal of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, and The Gerontologist. For an additional fee, members can subscribe to all three publications. GSA membership also includes a subscription to the monthly Gerontology News newsletter.

Q: How can I subscribe to GSA's publications that aren't automatically included with membership?
A: Subscriptions to the Public Policy & Aging Report are available at GSA's Online Store. Subscriptions to Gerontology & Geriatrics Education are available for purchase here.

Q: Can I subscribe to any of these publications if I am not a member?
A: A subscription to Gerontology News is available for $50 from the Online Store. Standalone subscriptions to the Journals of Gerontology and The Gerontologist are available only to institutions. Subscriptions to the Public Policy & Aging Report are available at GSA's Online Store. Subscriptions to Gerontology & Geriatrics Education are available for purchase here.

Q: How do I view/download articles from the journals that I selected as part of my membership?
A: After logging in to the GSA website, you may access your subscribed journals directly from our publications page. Once you find the article you’re looking for, you will have the option to view the full text or download Abobe PDF versions.

Q: How do I view/download articles as part of the subscriptions my institution ordered?
A: Your computer needs to access the journals from one of the IP addresses specified by the institution. See your librarian/account manager to find out where you can get access.

Q: How far back are GSA journals archived?
A: The complete back catalog for The Journals of Gerontology Series A, The Journals of Gerontology Series B, and The Gerontologist are available online.

Q: How do I purchase a back issue of one of your journals? How much does it cost?
A: Please call GSA's office at (202) 842-1275 or use the Contact Us form to see if copies of the issue in question are still available. The cost varies by publication type.

Q: If I’m not a member, can I purchase individual articles?
A: Yes. All four Journals of Gerontology and The Gerontologist offer pay-per-view options. When viewing the article you’d like to purchase, purchase and download options will be on the left side of the screen.

Q: Can I receive the journals online only? I do not need the printed copies.
A: Yes. Please use the Contact Us form and request that you no longer receive printed copies of your subscribed journals.

Q: How do I request permission to reproduce GSA copyrighted material?
A: To provide fast and efficient permission clearances, Oxford University Press has a partnership with Copyright Clearance House to offer a variety of options online for reusing content. When viewing the journals online, each article contains a link to initiate a permissions request.