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Top 3 Tips for Faculty Planning Course Readings for Fall
Posted July 17, 2026
Putting the finishing touches on your fall reading lists? Consider our top 3 tips for making readings more accessible and affordable for your students: 1. Shorten loan periods for high-demand items: For physical library materials that are in high demand, […]
The Thomas Family Anatomy Lab at Carrier Library: Enhancing Engaged Learning at JMU
Posted July 17, 2026
Among the many exciting features of the renovated and expanded Carrier Library is a state-of-the-art Anatomy Lab. Here, JMU students experience “hands-on learning” in the truest sense as they use three-dimensional anatomical models such as skeletons, hearts, skulls, ears, and […]
What New Faculty Need to Know About JMU Libraries
Posted July 14, 2026
We want to welcome all new faculty members to JMU! We’re so glad you’re here. Here are the top 6 things JMU Libraries can do to help you succeed at JMU: 1. Advance your research: We can help you advance […]
6 Reasons to Add Your Work to the JMU Scholarly Commons
Posted July 10, 2026
Find out how you can increase the visibility and accessibility of your work by adding it to JMU’s institutional repository, JMU Scholarly Commons. By adding your work to JMU Scholarly Commons: Did you know? Learn More Need help with the […]
Rose Library and Music Library Have Reopened
Posted June 30, 2026
We are pleased to announce that Rose Library and the Music Library are open again. Thank you for your patience during these temporary closures as we continued moving books, equipment, and offices to support the final stages of the Carrier […]
Faculty/Staff Workshops on Canvas, Zoom & Gradescope
Posted June 30, 2026
We’re offering several workshops for JMU staff and faculty in the 2 weeks before classes start this fall. Choose a date below to learn more or sign up before these hybrid sessions fill up! Attend on Zoom: Attend in person […]
14 Ways We Can Help Advance Faculty Research
Posted June 23, 2026
JMU faculty, if you’re working on scholarship or research projects this summer, take a moment to explore the ways we can help propel your work forward! Our research-related areas of expertise include: More Free Tools to Help with Your Research […]
JMU Course Evaluation System Upgrade Complete
Posted May 29, 2026
The upgrade to JMU’s online course evaluation system, Blue, has been successfully completed, and the system is now available for use. Before accessing the system, we recommend you clear your browser cache. You can log in with your JMU credentials […]
Get Started Using Open Textbooks
Posted May 28, 2026
Textbooks can be expensive. Open textbooks can help alleviate the burden of textbook costs for students. They also allow you to tailor your course materials to achieve specific learning outcomes, meet local needs, and more. This asynchronous online workshop will […]
Adobe Creative Suite in JMU Libraries
Posted May 27, 2026
If you need the Adobe Creative Cloud for your class, your job, or even for personal projects, check out these locations at JMU that provide free access to the Adobe Creative Suite: In JMU Libraries Other Places at JMU Access […]