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Students: 10 Tips for Finding Affordable Textbooks
Posted August 6, 2026
Students, if you’re feeling worried about how to pay for textbooks this semester, you’re not alone! JMU Libraries offers several options to help students find affordable textbooks. We’ve created this list to share the ways we can help and additional […]
10 Easy Ways Faculty Can Make Textbooks More Affordable
Posted August 6, 2026
Textbook costs are a serious issue for many JMU students. Learn easy steps you can take to help, with support from JMU Libraries. […]
Faculty: Time to Set Up Your Course Reserves
Posted August 6, 2026
Our Course Reserves service allows you to make it easier for multiple students to access high-demand library materials by shortening loan periods to 4 hours or 4 days. How do I shorten loan periods? Please use our Course Reserves Request […]
8 Ways We Can Help Faculty Prepare for Fall
Posted August 6, 2026
As you gear up for the fall, remember that we are here to support your teaching and research. Here are the things we’re ready and eager to help you with. […]
Call for Proposals: Open and Affordable Community Forum
Posted August 5, 2026
Do you want to connect with others across Virginia to explore topics of open and affordable higher education? You’re invited! The Open and Affordable Community Forum covers issues in open education, open pedagogy, and open educational resources (OER). This forum […]
Fun Reads and Movies for Summer
Posted August 3, 2026
Looking for something fun to read or watch this summer? Look for our Graphic Novels and Popular Books shelves on Carrier Library’s first floor in the double-height space in the Jones Wing, pictured here. Or check out our Fun Reads […]
Carrier Library is Open: Welcome Back, Dukes!
Posted August 3, 2026
Carrier Library officially reopened its doors on Monday, August 3, and we are absolutely thrilled to welcome you back! The newly renovated library has been thoughtfully reimagined to support teaching, learning, research, creativity, and scholarship for the entire JMU community. […]
Fun Things to Do in JMU Libraries
Posted July 31, 2026
There’s a reason JMU Libraries welcomes about a million visits per year! Besides offering a variety of great places to study, it’s a wonderful place to socialize, learn new skills, and explore. Swing by JMU Libraries to get to know […]
JMU Students Transform Carrier Staircase into Shenandoah River Soundscape
Posted July 30, 2026
A temporary sound installation in James Madison University’s Carrier Library is giving visitors a chance to experience the Shenandoah River in an unexpected way. Created by JMU School of Music students under the direction of faculty member Dr. Jon Gibson, […]
A Historic Welcome: The Reopening of Carrier Library Nears
Posted July 27, 2026
We are so excited to welcome you back to a beautifully restored and reimagined Carrier Library on Monday, August 3! As a memory institution, we reflect on the building’s history even as we look forward to its future. Our “Carrier […]
