Category: General Collections News
New Book Display Celebrating JMU Alumni Authors
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 […]
783 New Books Added to the African Books Collective
Posted August 13, 2026
The African Books Collective (ABC), a collection of over 2,000 ebooks published independently in Africa, has recently grown by 783 books! JMU Libraries has partnered with VIVA (Virginia’s Academic Library Consortium) since 2024 to bring this resource to our campus. […]
What New Faculty Need to Know About JMU Libraries
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 […]
Students: 10 Tips for Finding Affordable Textbooks
Posted August 6, 2026
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 […]
10 Easy Ways Faculty Can Make Textbooks More Affordable
Posted August 6, 2026
Textbook costs are a serious issue for many JMU students. Learn easy steps you can take to help, with support from JMU Libraries. […]
Faculty: Time to Set Up Your Course Reserves
Posted August 6, 2026
Our Course Reserves service allows you to make it easier for multiple students to access high-demand library materials by shortening loan periods to 4 hours or 4 days. How do I shorten loan periods? Please use our Course Reserves Request […]
Fun Reads and Movies for Summer
Posted August 3, 2026
Looking for something fun to read or watch this summer? Look for our Graphic Novels and Popular Books shelves on Carrier Library’s first floor in the double-height space in the Jones Wing, pictured here. Or check out our Fun Reads […]
Top 3 Tips for Faculty Planning Course Readings for Fall
Posted July 17, 2026
Putting the finishing touches on your fall reading lists? Consider our top 3 tips for making readings more accessible and affordable for your students: 1. Shorten loan periods for high-demand items: For physical library materials that are in high demand, […]
14 Ways We Can Help Advance Faculty Research
Posted June 23, 2026
JMU faculty, if you’re working on scholarship or research projects this summer, take a moment to explore the ways we can help propel your work forward! Our research-related areas of expertise include: More Free Tools to Help with Your Research […]
Read Magazines for Free with Flipster
Posted May 12, 2026
Explore more than 65 magazines online with Flipster—no subscriptions, physical copies, or recycling needed! Read entire magazines cover to cover, including images, ads, comics, and even crosswords. You can flip through or search for something specific. To share content with […]
