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Category: JMU Libraries News

Need to Borrow a Laptop?

Posted January 2, 2025

JMU students, faculty, or staff who need access to a computer to support academic functions may borrow a laptop for up to one month. These laptops are available on a first-come, first-served basis.   To request a laptop to check out, […]

Decluttering? Donate Books to Booksavers of Virginia

Posted January 1, 2025

If your New Year’s resolutions include tidying up your home or office, you can donate unwanted books–including textbooks–to Booksavers of Virginia, a non-profit used bookstore here in Harrisonburg. Don’t worry if your books are damaged or out of date – […]

Get Books Delivered to A Campus Mailbox

Posted December 12, 2024

Did you know that staff, faculty, and doctoral students can have library books delivered directly to their campus mailbox? This service includes books and other items from JMU Libraries or Interlibrary Loan (ILL)! For JMU Libraries books: Enter your work address […]

JMU receives $2.5M gift for new library wing (from “Virginia Business”)

Posted December 12, 2024

James Madison University has received a $2.5 million gift for the new wing of its Carrier Library. Alexandria residents Stan and Rosemary Jones provided the donation, which the Harrisonburg public university announced in late November. A 1954 physics and math […]

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18 Online Resources We Added or Expanded in 2024

Posted December 9, 2024

In 2024, JMU Libraries acquired or expanded 18 major online resources to enhance your research, teaching, and learning. These resources span various subjects and provide business cases, ancient texts, streaming videos, research publications, and more. Several of these new offerings […]

New and Discontinued Database Subscriptions for 2025

Posted December 9, 2024

JMU Libraries is committed to providing quality scholarly resources that meet your curricular and research needs. We strive to develop and maintain balanced collections that support the subjects taught at JMU.   How do we decide what to purchase? When deciding […]

Meet our Graduate Assistants for 2024-25

Posted December 9, 2024

You know that JMU Libraries provides great resources and professional services, but did you also know that we provide undergraduate and graduate students with valuable real-world work experiences? JMU Libraries couldn’t do all that we do without the dedication of […]

Lockers in Rose Library 24/7 Space

Posted December 6, 2024

Carrying too much? First-come first-served lockers are available for short-term storage in the Rose Library 24/7 Space. The JACard swipe-in entrance to this space is to the left of the main entrance, and it’s available every day of the year!

6 Ways We Can Help Faculty Prepare for Spring Semester

Posted December 6, 2024

It’s almost the end of the semester! As you wrap up fall, reflect, and start preparing for spring, remember that even though Carrier is under construction, we are here to support your research and teaching. Here are 6 things we’re eager […]

Faculty: Time to Set Up Your Course Reserves

Posted December 5, 2024

Our Course Reserves service allows you to make it easier for multiple students to access high-demand library materials by limiting checkout times to 4 hours or 4 days. How do I limit checkout times? Please use this form to place materials on Course Reserve, […]

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