Category: General Collections News
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 […]
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 […]
Top 3 Tips for Faculty Planning Course Readings for Fall
Posted July 8, 2025
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 check-out periods for high-demand items: For physical and digital library materials that are in […]
Improvements to Library Search
Posted May 18, 2025
We’ve been working hard to update Library Search, the primary tool for finding books, ebooks, articles, journals, videos, digital media, and more from JMU Libraries. Where can I find Library Search? The main entry point to Library Search is near […]
Fun Reads and Movies for Summer
Posted May 14, 2025
Looking for something fun to read or watch this summer? Check out our Fun Reads and Movies guide for titles available through JMU Libraries. Don’t forget, if you’re looking for something specific and we don’t have it in our collection, […]
Updates to Academic Search Complete and Related Databases
Posted May 12, 2025
Starting May 22, 2025, a new user interface will be introduced for Academic Search Complete and other databases from the same provider. What is Academic Search Complete? Academic Search Complete is one of our most popular databases. It covers all disciplines […]
Summer Support for Faculty
Posted May 7, 2025
Congratulations—you’ve made it to the end of the academic year! As you take a breath or turn to what’s next, remember that we’re here to support your research and teaching. You can connect with us online or in person—just be sure to check […]
A New Way to Share Scholarly Audiovisual Materials Online: Announcing Aviary
Posted May 5, 2025
You now have access to a new tool for sharing your scholarly audiovisual (AV) materials online! We recently launched Aviary at JMU, an online repository that will host: Coming soon: Aviary will soon be the home for recordings of musical […]
5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Posted April 4, 2025
As Earth Day approaches (April 22, 2025), JMU Libraries invites you to join us in celebrating our planet and exploring ways to promote environmental stewardship. Check out the opportunities on our Earth Day page—from immersive exhibits to thought-provoking discussions—for you […]
