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Resilient Dukes: From Struggle to Strength (Book Display)

Posted November 12, 2025

On display in JMU Libraries Express for the 2025-2026 academic year. Selected by Dr. Josh Bacon. This book display showcases books and stories to help you build the resiliency to thrive at JMU and the tools to conquer whatever comes next. […]

the "resilient dukes: from struggle to strength" in JMU Libraries Express; the photo includes the display sign and a few of the books on display.

How Many Miles of Books Do We Have?

Posted November 5, 2025

Even as we support our increasingly digital world of information, JMU Libraries maintains an impressive collection of physical materials—over 10 miles of them, to be exact! If you are curious where the 4 miles of books from Carrier Library have […]

during the Carrier Library renovation and expansion project

Read Magazines for Free with Flipster

Posted October 29, 2025

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 […]

screenshot of flipster showing 2 magazine covers

Read Newspapers and Magazines Online for Free

Posted October 21, 2025

Did you know that JMU faculty, staff, and students have online access to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and many other newspapers and magazines? Here are just a few of them: Looking for other news sources from the Libraries? […]

Carrier Library books moved to ‘The Hub’ during renovations (from The Breeze)

Posted October 16, 2025

Before construction, Carrier Library’s walls were lined with bookshelves filled with information from all subjects. Now, the walls are bare and the library is empty, leaving many Dukes wondering: What happened to the books? The books from Carrier were temporarily […]

library books (file photo from The Breeze)

Get Scanned Articles and Chapters Delivered to Your Inbox

Posted October 3, 2025

If you thought you needed to be on campus to access physical items in the JMU Libraries collection, we have good news! You can request scanned/digital copies of articles and book chapters to be sent to you via email!  How […]

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 […]

piggy bank sitting on a stack of books

What New Faculty Need to Know About JMU Libraries

Posted August 11, 2025

We want to welcome all new faculty members to JMU! We’re so glad you’re here. Top 6 things JMU Libraries can do to help you succeed at JMU: Stay up to date You should soon begin receiving our weekly email […]

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 […]

an aerial view of Carrier library, june 6, 2025

11 Easy Ways Faculty Can Make Textbooks More Affordable

Posted July 30, 2025

Textbook costs are a serious issue for many JMU students. Learn easy steps you can take to help, with support from JMU Libraries. […]

piggy bank sitting on a stack of books