Category: JMU Libraries News
Reception for Two New Exhibits in the Music Library: Sat 9/21 at 4pm
Posted August 20, 2024
Join us for a reception to open a new double-feature exhibit in the JMU Music Library! “Beyond the Fourth Wall” is a three-dimensional art exhibit featuring the artwork of JMU student Karis Buchanan. The exhibit focuses on applying the theatrical concept of the fourth wall to […]
Carrier Library on Schedule to Reopen for Fall 2026
Posted August 19, 2024
Fall semester 2026 is the planned grand reopening date for the renovated and expanded Carrier Library. We’re so excited to welcome everyone back! Whether you are looking forward to the sweeping views from the grand reading room or the expert help […]
Teaching & Learning with AI: One of Two New Modules in the Design for Learning Institute
Posted August 16, 2024
This year, we’re offering two new sections in this self-paced, online institute. […]
Check Out Our Website Redesign and Give Us Your Feedback
Posted August 8, 2024
Our website has a new look! After over a year of research, user testing, and development, we recently rolled out a new and improved JMU Libraries website design that prioritizes accessibility and user experience. We’d love to hear what you think! You […]
Director of Research & Education Services Position Open
Posted July 29, 2024
JMU Libraries seeks a Director of Research & Education Services (RES). We are looking for a colleague who is constructive, curious, and excited to support a dynamic team. The Research and Education Services (RES) team, comprised of liaison librarians, provides information literacy leadership on campus. This is a full-time, twelve-month, tenure-track […]
Instructors: Try Free and Low-Cost Online Textbook Options
Posted July 18, 2024
Next semester, try open textbooks! They offer a more affordable alternative for students without compromising on quality. With open textbooks, you have the flexibility to save, share, and revise the material to align with course learning outcomes and equity and […]
Celebrating Three Faculty Members Retiring from JMU Libraries
Posted July 18, 2024
Best wishes to these retiring Libraries faculty members. You will be missed! Brian Cockburn, the JMU Libraries Music Librarian and instructor in the School of Music, is retiring after 30 years! Brian came to JMU because of the opportunity it […]
Read the Washington Post, NYT, WSJ, Chronicle Higher Ed & More
Posted July 9, 2024
Did you know that JMU faculty, staff, and students have online access to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and many other newspapers and magazines? Here are just a few of them: Looking for other news sources from the Libraries? […]
We Deliver! Campus Mail and Scanning Services
Posted July 8, 2024
Get Books Delivered to a Campus Mailbox Did you know that you can have library books delivered directly to your campus mailbox if you are JMU faculty, staff, or a doctoral student? This service includes books and other items from […]
We Provide Academic Software and Platforms to JMU
Posted June 18, 2024
JMU Libraries provides a variety of academic software to catalyze JMU’s university-wide research and teaching-and-learning enterprise. JMU Information Technology provides additional software and platforms to JMU. JMU Libraries provide varying levels of support for using the software listed below. In some cases, support is available only through the […]
