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Students Helping Students with Business Research 

Posted March 10, 2026

Peer Research Advisers (PRAs) are student employees in JMU Libraries trained to help their peers in the College of Business with the in-depth research required to create a business plan for COB 300. The PRA program has been assisting their […]

From Classroom to Camera: Madison’s Story

Posted March 10, 2026

Every year, students nearing the end of JMU’s Physician Assistant (PA) program are required to complete a Capstone Project. As part of the Capstone Project, students are given the opportunity to play the part of a PA in a mock […]

Connecting the Past and the Future of Carrier Library with 3D Technology

Posted March 10, 2026

The Makery in Rose Library is connecting the past and the future of Carrier Library using the power of 3D scanning and printing technology. While preparing for the renovation of Carrier Library, the construction team uncovered a set of exquisite 1930s-era […]

Inaugural AI Institute for JMU Faculty: Call for Presenters

Posted March 9, 2026

JMU Libraries, the Center for Faculty Innovation, and the Office of the Provost are partnering to host an inaugural AI Institute for JMU faculty on June 2-4. Learn more in the March 8 CFI Newsletter. Over this three-day institute, we hope to provide a […]

From the Stacks to “I Do” — A JMU Love Story

Posted March 6, 2026

Some love stories start with a chance meeting in class or a swipe on an app — but for Jess Hoare and Cameron Kelahan, their journey began on the Club Quidditch Team in 2016.  Though they didn’t meet through the Libraries, the […]

Jess and Cameron in graduation gowns hugging in front of Carrier Library

5 Former Libraries Student Employees and What They’re Doing Now

Posted March 6, 2026

Each year, JMU Libraries provides on-campus jobs to almost 100 hardworking student employees who develop professional skills and make lasting memories while serving the campus community. But the story doesn’t end when they graduate. The lessons learned behind the desk, […]

Alumna Creates the “Karen Stultz Whetzel Stacks & Scholars” Scholarship for Libraries Student Employees

Posted March 4, 2026

Former JMU Libraries student employee and proud “Double Duke” Karen Stultz Whetzel (’71, ’74M) has given back to the community that helped shape her journey by establishing a meaningful scholarship for JMU Libraries student employees. This heartfelt gift will support […]

Do You Speak Multiple Languages?

Posted March 3, 2026

At JMU Libraries, we’re happy to offer books, videos, and other resources in a variety of languages. […]

laptop with flags and text reading Library Search in 20 languages

Research Guides: Choose a Subject and Start Here

Posted March 3, 2026

Our Research Guides were created by your liaison librarians to help you find relevant resources related to specific subjects or even courses! […]

Bite-Sized Tips for Digital Accessibility at JMU

Posted March 3, 2026

As part of JMU’s campus-wide digital accessibility efforts, the Libraries and our Digital Accessibility Ambassadors are working hard to support faculty in making course materials more accessible. Whether you’re updating a syllabus, designing slides, or sharing resources online, these tips make it easier to build accessibility into […]