Borrowing and Returning Library Books This Summer
Posted May 4, 2026
As we move into Carrier Library and permanently close our Express location on May 14, we want to ensure you can continue to check out and return library materials with minimal disruption. Borrowing You can request books from our collections or […]
JMU Libraries Express Closing May 14; Carrier to Reopen August 3
Posted May 4, 2026
Our temporary service location, JMU Libraries Express, was created to provide essential services during the Carrier Library renovation. As we work to move back into Carrier for its August 3 reopening, the Express location is closing permanently. Here’s what you […]
Exploring the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum (Book Display)
Posted May 1, 2026
On display in Rose Library, April-May 2026. Selected by JMU’s Edith J. Carrier Arboretum staff. The books in this display were selected to initiate curiosity in the many threads of inquiry that connect at the Arboretum and to encourage you (yes, you!) […]
Best Off-Campus Study Spots
Posted April 30, 2026
We asked, you answered! JMU Libraries and Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance are working together to find the best study spots off campus, and here are the spaces you told us that you already love. They’re cozy spaces with access to coffee […]
Summer Hours in the Libraries
Posted April 30, 2026
The Libraries’ hours for the summer are now posted on our Hours page. The Rose Library 24/7 Space is available all summer for anyone with a JACard (entrance pictured). The rest of our locations have adjusted summer hours as we […]
Doing Research This Summer? What You Need to Know
Posted April 27, 2026
Planning to work on research this summer? While library spaces, collections, and services will have limited availability from May through July as we move into Carrier Library, you’ll still be able to access many research resources. To ensure we can […]
AI Institute for JMU Faculty in June
Posted April 24, 2026
The CFI is excited to partner with JMU Libraries and the Office of the Provost to host an inaugural AI Institute June 2-4. Over this three-day institute, we hope to provide a space where colleagues can discuss and engage with AI’s impact on higher education, […]
Managing Miles of Books (and So Much More!): Meet Our Director of Collections
Posted April 21, 2026
Ever wondered what it takes to manage a university library’s collections? At JMU Libraries, a hard-working team of professionals and student staff selects, organizes, and maintains accurate metadata for over 1.8 million ebooks and half a million books and other […]
How to Use JMU Libraries: May-July 2026
Posted April 20, 2026
We are excited to welcome you back to Carrier Library starting Monday, August 3! To ensure we can open Carrier on time, some library spaces, collections, and services will have limited availability from May through July as we move books, […]
Changes to Interlibrary Loan for Summer 2026
Posted April 18, 2026
As we move into Carrier Library, you may submit Interlibrary Loan (ILL) requests at any time, but the availability of physical ILL items may be limited: Questions? Please contact our Interlibrary Loan team at interlib@jmu.edu. Related stories:
