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New Workshop: Organize Your Sources and Write Faster with Zotero

Posted July 24, 2026

This introductory workshop is for undergraduate students, graduate students or faculty who are working on essays, theses, creative projects, or any projects involving sources. Learn how to use Zotero, a free tool help you to collect sources, stay organized, and […]

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The Makery in Carrier Library to Reopen with Even More Opportunities to Create

Posted July 24, 2026

When Carrier Library reopens after its renovation and expansion, the JMU community will once again find well-equipped, fully staffed creative learning spaces in both Rose Library and Carrier Library (reopening August 3). The new and improved design for The Makery […]

Areas near and in The Makery in Carrier Library ahead of the public reopening.

Fun Reads and Movies for Summer

Posted July 23, 2026

Looking for something fun to read or watch this summer?  Check out our Fun Reads and Movies guide for titles available through JMU Libraries. And when Carrier reopens, look for our Graphic Novels and Popular Books shelves on the first […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]