Category: Carrier Renovation News

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Posted June 27, 2025

The Need for Studio Space at JMU 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 […]

Posted April 17, 2025

Seniors, these are the dates when we expect the construction fencing on the fountain side of Carrier Library to be moved to support graduation photos. […]

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 […]

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. But did you […]

Posted April 7, 2025

JMU is renowned for providing engaged and transformative learning experiences for students. Central to this mission are the 500+ learning spaces on campus that are supported by staff and faculty members in JMU Libraries. Unlike most university libraries, JMU Libraries […]

Posted April 5, 2025

First opened in 1939, Carrier Library has grown alongside James Madison University for generations. This sculptural display honors donors who continue that legacy today, supporting the Libraries’ mission through special gifts that result in “books” being placed here in their […]