Category: Featured News

Posted November 9, 2026

Ready to start a new book? Read Purple is a free, informal book exchange where JMU students, staff, and faculty can share and discover novels. How does it work? Stop by the Read Purple carts, which are on the first floor […]

Posted November 4, 2026

Your opinion matters! Please let us know what resources and support you need from the Libraries this year. Your answers to this quick 3-question survey will help us plan around your needs. Please help us shape our workshops and resources […]

Posted November 2, 2026

Alyssa Bosley, senior lecturer and SRM program director in JMU’s Hart School of Hospitality, Sport & Recreation Management, and Liz Thompson, open education librarian, were recognized as “Game Changers” during JMU’s home football game against Troy University on Oct. 29. 

Posted October 28, 2026

Three artists’ books from JMU Libraries are featured in the latest Madison Art Collection (MAC) exhibition, 传/Chuán: Dialogues with Chinese Cultural Heritage. What are artists’ books? JMU Libraries’ Digital Scholarship and Distinctive Collections (DSDC) department manages a diverse collection of […]

Posted October 12, 2026

The student vote is the decisive factor in many election races. How can we help make sure everyone who’s eligible to vote is registered to vote? Why do students need help with voting information? Some college students are new to […]

Posted September 22, 2026

All are invited to a special Welcome Home Open House at Carrier Library as part of the QuadFest activities! Although this open house is designed for alumni and friends visiting for JMU Homecoming, anyone in the JMU or local community […]

Posted August 25, 2026

JMU’s four library locations are open and we’re ready to support you this fall, whether you’re seeking spaces for quiet focus or collaboration, specialized technology, scholarly resources, books for fun, or expert support from Libraries staff and faculty. Watch our […]

Posted August 19, 2026

We’re so happy to welcome you (back) to Carrier Library, which just reopened after three years of renovation! Stop by, explore the floorplans, watch President Jim’s welcome video, or keep reading to learn about a few of the things waiting […]

Posted August 14, 2026

Carrier Library has long served as an intellectual crossroads at the heart of campus—a place where generations of Dukes have gathered, collaborated, and found inspiration. To celebrate the reopening of this beloved building and Homecoming 2026, we are proud to showcase a collection […]

Posted August 10, 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 […]