Category: JMU Libraries News
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 […]

Call for Proposals: Open and Affordable Community Forum
Posted August 19, 2025
Do you want to connect with others across the Commonwealth of Virginia to explore topics of open and affordable higher education? You’re invited! The Open and Affordable Community Forum covers existing and emerging issues in open education, open pedagogy, and open educational […]
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 […]

10 Study Spots to Try at JMU
Posted August 13, 2025
We’ve all been there: you just left class, you have three discussion board posts due in an hour, and you’re too far from your regular homework spot. Lucky for you, there are so many study spots on campus. Pick what […]

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 […]

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 […]

How to Use JMU Libraries: 2025-26
Posted August 6, 2025
You can get library services and resources in four locations and online! Learn more below or in our 90-second video. Four Library Locations JMU Libraries offers a variety of spaces for studying, working in groups, printing, and more: Rose Libraryon […]

Digital Media Creation Workshops This Fall
Posted August 5, 2025
JMU Libraries is excited to offer a variety of workshops this fall to help you build essential digital media skills for both personal and professional projects. Whether you’re looking to caption videos, record lectures, design graphics, or edit photos and […]

Windows 11 Upgrade for Classroom Computers
Posted August 5, 2025
Our Classroom Technology team has been hard at work this summer upgrading all JMU classroom computers to Windows 11 for a more modern and streamlined user experience. What does this mean for you? We recommend that you familiarize yourself with […]
