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Faculty: Meet Your Digital Accessibility Ambassador
Posted October 6, 2026
Recent updates to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act mean that everyone has a role in supporting web accessibility, including faculty, who help ensure digital course materials are accessible to all students. Our Digital Accessibility Ambassador Program (DAAP) […]
Explore Open Education at the Open and Affordable Community Forum
Posted October 6, 2026
Do you want to connect with educators 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 free event is hosted by […]
10 Easy Ways Faculty Can Make Textbooks More Affordable
Posted October 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. […]
Worried About Textbook Costs? MyMadison Shows Courses with No-Cost or Low-Cost Course Materials
Posted October 6, 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 […]
Exhibition Reception on Oct. 22: Carrier Library Art Galleries
Posted September 23, 2026
All are invited to the Carrier Library Art Galleries Opening Reception, presented in collaboration with the JMU School of Art, Design and Art History (SADAH) on Thursday, October 22, from 3 to 5 p.m. The featured exhibitions showcase art and […]
Fall Break Hours in the Libraries
Posted September 23, 2026
JMU Libraries will offer modified hours during JMU’s Fall Break. If you plan to visit a library or access a service from October 7-11, 2026, please check our Hours page ahead of time. 24-Hour Space: As always, you can swipe […]
8 Reasons to Visit the Learning Innovations & Design Desk (Now in Carrier Library!)
Posted September 23, 2026
The Learning Innovations & Design Desk has moved to the 2nd floor of Carrier Library (previously located in Rose), and it has something for everyone! Here are 8 things you can do at the Learning Innovations & Design Desk: 1. […]
Welcome Home to Carrier Library: An Open House for Homecoming
Posted September 22, 2026
All are invited to a special Welcome Home Open House at Carrier Library as part of the QuadFest activities! Although this open house is designed for alumni and friends visiting for JMU Homecoming, anyone in the JMU or local community […]
Asking Better Questions: A New Workshop for JMU Faculty
Posted September 22, 2026
Questioning is one of the most powerful, and most underused, tools in a faculty member’s teaching repertoire. Research shows that most instructor questions are procedural or recall-based, leaving little room for the higher-order thinking that drives deep learning. Explore these […]
Fun Things to Do in JMU Libraries
Posted September 22, 2026
There’s a reason JMU Libraries welcomes about 1.5 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 […]
