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JMU recognized for sustainability research (from JMU News)

Posted September 10, 2025

More than 300 JMU scholars, along with JMU Libraries, the Institute for Stewardship of the Natural World, and the Division of Research, Economic Development and Innovation, contributed to this achievement.  

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Digital Accessibility Workshops for Faculty This Fall

Posted September 2, 2025

JMU Libraries is offering new workshops this fall to help you improve the digital accessibility of your course materials:  Visit our Digital Accessibility (Title II) Support from JMU Libraries page to learn about other ways we can help you prepare […]

Artificial Intelligence Workshops in Fall 2025

Posted September 2, 2025

Join a JMU workshop to explore the complex and ever-changing world of artificial intelligence (AI). Choose one or more of our workshops: Other JMU-specific AI resources: JMU provides an Artificial Intelligence at JMU website. JMU Libraries offers a variety of […]

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Evening Quiet Study Spaces in Rose Library

Posted September 2, 2025

Did you know we open extra rooms in the evenings in Rose Library? During the day, the large meeting rooms in Rose Library, Rose 3311 & 3313, are reserved for Libraries staff and faculty to host meetings and workshops, but […]

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Faculty Deadline to Mark Your Course as “No/Low Cost Course Materials”

Posted September 1, 2025

This is a friendly reminder that if your course materials total $40 or less at the JMU Bookstore, you should alert the relevant staff in your department when you submit your other course information so they can add this info to Course Scheduler for […]

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Can I Show It? Copyright for Public Film Screenings and Events

Posted August 30, 2025

If you want to show a film outside of a class, make sure JMU has public performance rights for that film or is able to obtain rights. […]

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Feature Friday: Students Helping Students with Business Research 

Posted August 22, 2025

Peer Research Advisers (PRAs) are student employees in JMU Libraries trained to help their peers in the College of Business with the in-depth research required to create a business plan for COB 300. The PRA program has been assisting their […]

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 […]

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What’s New in the Libraries This Fall?

Posted August 18, 2025

As we dive into the fall semester, we’re excited to share our latest resources and offerings with you. Here’s a quick summary of what’s new from the Libraries—please feel free to contact us with any questions! New Workshops:  Artificial Intelligence […]

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10 Tips for Finding Affordable Textbooks

Posted August 12, 2025

Students, if you’re feeling worried about how to pay for textbooks this semester, you’re not alone! JMU Libraries offers several options to help students find affordable textbooks. We’ve created this list to share the ways we can help and additional […]

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