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Open Access is More than Articles – It’s Books, Too!

Posted October 14, 2026

You may be familiar with open access (OA) journal articles, which are freely available to anyone, but did you know that books can also be published open access? Open Access Week is a great time to explore how you can […]

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The Cost of Knowledge: Open Access Week 2026 at JMU 

Posted October 14, 2026

Scholarly work and research created at JMU advances the public good and the global academic community. However, getting new knowledge into the hands of scholars, policymakers, students, and the public is often harder than it should be. Too often, commercial […]

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Unlocking Creativity: Introducing the Audio/Video Studios in the New Carrier Library

Posted October 13, 2026

With Carrier Library open again, the JMU community can discover new, state-of-the-art Audio/Video Studios as part of The Makery on the second floor of Carrier: These two new studio spaces complement the existing Audio/Video Studios on the 5th floor of […]

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Are You Ready to Vote This Fall?

Posted October 12, 2026

The student vote is the decisive factor in many election races. How can we help make sure everyone who’s eligible to vote is registered to vote? Why do students need help with voting information? Some college students are new to […]

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Honoring Día de los Muertos in the Shenandoah Valley (Oct. 22 Event)

Posted October 9, 2026

Faculty, staff, students, and community members are invited to Crafting Local Commemorations: Performance as Commemoration and Día de los Muertos on Thursday, October 22, 5:30 to 8 p.m. in Memorial Hall. Participants will build community, engage in dialogue, and experience […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]