Category: JMU Libraries News
Celebrating our Newest Team Members
Posted May 19, 2025
We are thrilled to introduce the newest members of the JMU Libraries team! Learn more about the folks who have joined our team of JMU Libraries staff and faculty or changed positions in the Libraries since April 2024: Please help […]
Supporting Digital Accessibility at JMU: What Staff Need to Know Now
Posted May 19, 2025
As you may have heard, updates to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act mean that most online resources from JMU will need to meet basic digital accessibility standards by April 24, 2026. This federal mandate now includes a […]
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 […]
Award-Winning JMU Libraries Employees for 2024-2025
Posted May 9, 2025
Please join us in celebrating the JMU Libraries employees who won JMU awards this year! Open Education Librarian: Liz Thompson Liz Thompson, the Open Education Librarian, is the 2025 Distinguished Service Award winner for the JMU Libraries. This award recognizes a […]
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 […]
Supporting Digital Accessibility at JMU: What Faculty and Instructors Need to Know
Posted May 7, 2025
Originally posted on May 7, 2025; most recently updated on October 13, 2025. As the Provost shared on May 6, updates to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act mean that most online resources from JMU will need to […]
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 […]
Announcing 2025 Recipients: Summer Stipend for Transitioning to Open Educational Resources
Posted May 2, 2025
Congratulations to the five JMU faculty members who were recently awarded JMU Libraries’ summer stipends for transitioning to open educational resources (OER)! The awardees will teach their redesigned courses in the 2025-2026 academic year. JMU Libraries’ Summer Stipend for Transitioning […]
