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Staff Reminder to Mark No/Low-Cost Courses in Course Scheduler
Posted September 1, 2026
This is a friendly reminder for any staff responsible for entering classes in Course Scheduler. Please make sure that any courses with textbooks costing $40 or less at the JMU Bookstore are marked as No/Low-Cost so that students can find these courses when they […]
Faculty Deadline to Mark Your Course as “No/Low Cost Course Materials”
Posted September 1, 2026
This is a friendly reminder that if your course materials total $40 or less at the JMU Bookstore, you should alert the relevant staff in your department when you submit your other course information so they can add this info […]
New Workshop: Organize Your Sources and Write Faster with Zotero
Posted August 31, 2026
JMU faculty, staff, and students are invited to a new workshop that will help you streamline the research and writing process with Zotero, a free citation management tool. This one-hour introductory workshop will cover how to: Sign up for a […]
Worried About Textbook Costs? MyMadison Shows Courses with No-Cost or Low-Cost Course Materials
Posted August 28, 2026
Students, did you know that when you are enrolling in courses, you can filter your course search for those with low-cost or no-cost course materials? If the total cost of textbooks for a course is $40 or less at the […]
The Library Futures Classroom: A Home for Experimentation in the New Carrier Library
Posted August 28, 2026
JMU is renowned for providing engaged and transformative learning experiences for students. Central to this mission are the 500+ learning spaces on campus that are supported by staff and faculty members in JMU Libraries. Unlike most university libraries, JMU Libraries […]
New Course Design Institute for Work-Based Learning Experiences
Posted August 27, 2026
Apply by September 8 to join the new Course Design Institute for Work-Based Learning Experiences, offered by the JMU University Career Center in collaboration with the Center for Faculty Innovation and JMU Libraries. In this institute, a cohort of 10 […]
Apply to Teach in the Library Futures Classroom in Carrier Library
Posted August 27, 2026
A Call for Teaching & Learning Experiments: The new Library Futures Classroom in Carrier Library is a flexible learning laboratory where faculty, students, and Libraries partners can explore how space, pedagogy, and technology shape learning. Faculty from all disciplines are […]
Grand Reopening of Carrier Library on September 10
Posted August 27, 2026
After years of planning, renovation, and anticipation, it’s time to celebrate the Grand Reopening of Carrier Library, a renewed space for teaching, learning, and discovery at JMU. All are welcome to join President Jim, Dean Bethany Nowviskie, and our JMU […]
A Unique Gem in the New Carrier Library: The Grand Reading Room
Posted August 27, 2026
A reading room can stir powerful emotions—awe, inspiration, and calm can be found in this most iconic of library spaces. In the new Carrier Library, visitors to our new Grand Reading Room are discovering a gorgeous, modern, and welcoming space. […]
Workshops in The Makery: Fall 2026
Posted August 26, 2026
Create, tinker, craft, invent, and discover new skills in our makerspace. Check out these free and fun workshops offered by The Makery in Rose and Carrier Libraries. Our knowledgeable and helpful staff are here to help you with academic and […]
