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4 Free Tools to Make Your Research Easier

Posted October 3, 2025

1. Research Guides Looking for sources you can’t find on Google? Research Guides are pages on the Libraries website that point you to the very best databases and resources for research on a specific subject. They are created by JMU […]

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 […]

When to Visit the JMU Writing Center vs. JMU Libraries

Posted October 1, 2025

JMU students, whether you’re in the middle of a big research paper or figuring out where to start, JMU has your back. The JMU Writing Center and JMU Libraries can help you with your research assignments in slightly different ways. […]

Freely Available Photos and Music for Assignments 

Posted October 1, 2025

If any of your assignments require images, music, or video files, check out these resources that are freely available or licensed by JMU Libraries:  For more sources for images, audio, video, and fonts and icons, check out our Free Media […]

A Better Way to Manage Your Research: The Open Science Framework (It’s Not Just for Science!) 

Posted September 29, 2025

Effective research includes organizing, managing, sharing, and preserving your research outputs. The Open Science Framework (OSF) is a platform that supports researchers in any discipline throughout the entire research lifecycle—from study design to data sharing.  Through JMU Libraries, you have enhanced […]

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Panel Presentation for Open Access Week: Publishing an Open Access Journal with JMU Libraries

Posted September 29, 2025

Learn about open access publishing efforts at JMU by attending this panel discussion. Hear from current and former editors of the International Journal on Responsibility, as well as faculty and staff from the Libraries’ Data and Scholarly Communications department, about the collaborative […]

The logos for International open Access Week and JMU Libraries

10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do in the Music Library

Posted September 26, 2025

The Music Library in the basement of the Music Building might be one of the greatest hidden gems on the Quad. Many people think because of its location that it’s just for Music students, but everyone is welcome! Keep reading […]

18 Fun Things to Do in JMU Libraries

Posted September 26, 2025

There’s a reason JMU Libraries has about a million visitors per year! Besides offering a variety of great places to study, it’s a wonderful place to socialize, learn new skills, and explore. Swing by JMU Libraries to get to know […]

Feature Friday: From Classroom to Camera – Madison’s Story

Posted September 26, 2025

Every year, students nearing the end of JMU’s Physician Assistant (PA) program are required to complete a Capstone Project. As part of the Capstone Project, students are given the opportunity to play the part of a PA in a mock […]

Explore Young Adult and Children’s Books at the ETMC

Posted September 25, 2025

If you or any children in your life enjoy young adult or children’s books, come visit the Educational Technology and Media Center (ETMC) in Memorial Hall! Here, you’ll find shelves full of picture books, young adult novels, and even board […]

photo of a shelf of children's books