Category: Carrier Renovation News
Carrier Library Renovation Enters Final Year Before Fall 2026 Reopening
Posted August 20, 2025
We are just one year away from welcoming the JMU community back to a refreshed and expanded Carrier Library, with the building on track to reopen in August 2026. The project has been progressing as planned, with structural work nearing completion and […]

How to Use JMU Libraries: 2025-26
Posted August 6, 2025
You can get library services and resources in four locations and online! Learn more below or in our 90-second video. Four Library Locations JMU Libraries offers a variety of spaces for studying, working in groups, printing, and more: Rose Libraryon […]

Top Tips for Using JMU Libraries This Fall
Posted July 30, 2025
Even though Carrier Library is closed until Fall 2026 for renovation and expansion, you still have access to all the usual library services in four locations and online! Here are our top 4 tips for how to use JMU Libraries […]

The Road to Reopening: Countdown to Carrier
Posted July 18, 2025
Carrier Library is still on track to reopen in time for Fall semester 2026! As the building exterior takes shape, we are preparing to welcome you back to a more modern, spacious, and user-friendly Carrier Library in August 2026. So […]

Unlocking Creativity: Introducing the Future Media Studio in Carrier Library
Posted June 27, 2025
With the increasing popularity of multimedia-based assignments, the demand for media creation spaces at JMU has never been greater. As Jenna Polk, our Assistant Director of Media Production and Makerspace Services, notes: “As the media and technology landscape keeps changing, […]

Take Your Grad Photos by Carrier Library by May 30
Posted April 17, 2025
Seniors, Carrier is photo-ready! The construction fence on the fountain side of Carrier Library has been temporarily adjusted to support graduation photos with a view of historic Carrier in the background. Get your photo between April 14 and May 30, […]

Top 3 FAQs about the Carrier Renovation & Expansion
Posted April 17, 2025
Do you have questions about the Carrier Library renovation and expansion? Here are answers to the 3 questions we hear the most often: Check out our award-winning Carrier Renovation & Expansion website for news and updates, previews of the new […]

Best Off-Campus Study Spots
Posted April 11, 2025
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 […]

10 Tips for Finding Great Study Spaces at JMU
Posted April 11, 2025
Even during midterms and finals week, there are plenty of empty seats available all over campus if you know where to look! In fact, JMU offers study spaces in over 30 buildings! Here are 10 top tips for finding good […]

The Music Library and ETMC Are for Everyone at JMU
Posted April 11, 2025
With Carrier Library scheduled to scheduled to reopen for Fall semester 2026, now is a great time to get to know some of our other library spaces on campus. Rose Library is a landmark on East Campus, and JMU Libraries […]
