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OAH Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What do you require as “proof” of student status?
A. OAH will accept a photocopy of a current student id card, current semester registration form, or an advisor’s signature.
Q. What is the difference between a “regular membership” and a “History Educator” membership?
A. The difference is the primary publication received by the member, Journal of American History vs. Magazine of History. Regular membership is priced according to a sliding scale based on income and the individual receives four issues each of the Journal of American History and the OAH Newsletter, plus a copy of the Annual Meeting Program prior to our conference in the spring. The History Educator membership has a set rate of $50 per year and entitles and individual to four issues each of the OAH Magazine of History and the OAH Newsletter, plus a copy of the Program.
Q. Is my membership active for a calendar year?
A. Membership begins the first day of the month following the date of receipt in the OAH office. For example, if we receive your new member form in December, your membership will begin on 1 January. If we receive your renewal form prior to expiration, the membership will simply be extended for 12 months from the current expiration date.
Q. If I subscribe to JSTOR will I have access to other journals besides the Journal of American History?
A. No. Your JSTOR subscription is for OAH publications only: the JAH and the Mississippi Valley Historical Review (MVHR).
Q. How do I get my OAH ID or reference number, and what is it used for?
A. Your two to five digit OAH reference (or id) number is printed on the mailing label of your OAH publications and allows you access to the gated areas of our website as well as online access to the Journal of American History at the History Cooperative. You may also request this information using this form.
Q. I want to renew my membership, but not over the Internet. Do I have other options?
A. Yes. If you prefer not to respond to an email renewal notice we have a PDF version of the membership renewal form online that you can print and send to the OAH with your payment, or you may wait until the hard copy form is mailed to your address and respond to it.
Q. How can I keep problems with my membership to a minimum?
A. First, respond to the very first renewal notice you receive, email or hard copy. It keeps costs down, and allows us time to process your payment prior to an expiration date. If you are not receiving your publications let us know as soon as possible so that we can determine the problem and take steps to resolve it. Provide changes in address as soon as possible, preferably prior to a move. Visit our website often, and let us hear from you with your ideas, opinions, and concerns.
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