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Category: JMU Libraries News

Feature Friday: 5 Former Libraries Student Employees and What They’re Doing Now

Posted November 14, 2025

Each year, JMU Libraries provides on-campus jobs to almost 100 hardworking student employees who develop professional skills and make lasting memories while serving the campus community. But the story doesn’t end when they graduate. The lessons learned behind the desk, […]

January Workshops for Faculty: Teaching with JMU’s Ed Tech Tools

Posted November 13, 2025

We’re offering three workshops in January to support faculty. All are hybrid—offered on Zoom and in Rose Library room 3311. If you attend in person, please bring a laptop for hands-on training. Canvas Essentials Gain the skills and resources you […]

jmu faculty members attending a workshop taught by jmu libraries in a classroom in rose library

10 Tips for Finding Great Study Spaces at JMU

Posted November 13, 2025

Even during midterms and finals week, there are plenty of empty seats available all over campus if you know where to look! In fact, JMU offers study spaces in over 30 buildings! Here are 10 top tips for finding good […]

brightly lit atrium filled with chairs and couches

Free Access to the MLA Handbook

Posted November 13, 2025

Did you know JMU students, faculty, and staff now have free online access to the MLA Handbook through JMU Libraries? Print copies are also available in Rose Library.  Visit our Citing Sources Guide for more citation resources, including the Chicago […]

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.

11 Things We Can’t Wait for Students to Discover in Carrier Library

Posted November 11, 2025

Carrier Library will reopen in August 2026! We’re so excited to welcome you back to a space that’s more inspiring, usable, and accessible than ever.  Here are 11 things we can’t wait for Dukes to discover when we hold the […]

artist's rendering of an open study space in carrier library

Faculty: Meet Your Digital Accessibility Ambassador

Posted November 10, 2025

Recent updates to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act mean that everyone has a role in supporting web accessibility, with new responsibilities for faculty in ensuring that digital course materials are accessible to students. Do you have insights from your discipline that […]

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

Resources Used the Most by Graduate Students: The Libraries (from JMU News)

Posted November 3, 2025

From academics to campus involvement, JMU offers a wide range of resources for both part-time and full-time graduate students. The libraries are one of the most frequently used resources by graduate students daily. JMU Libraries provides expertise, services, and resources […]

photograph of rose library

5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Course Reserves

Posted October 31, 2025

Faculty, you’ve heard of Course Reserves, right? That’s our service that lets you limit the checkout times on high-demand books to 4 hours or 4 days, making it easier for your students to take turns using the same library book.  But did you know that you […]

Photo of stacks of books on a shelf