Category: JMU Libraries News
The Road to Reopening: Countdown to Carrier
Posted July 18, 2025
Carrier Library is still on track to reopen in time for Fall semester 2026! As the building exterior takes shape, we are preparing to welcome you back to a more modern, spacious, and user-friendly Carrier Library in August 2026. So […]
Gradescope & Bubble Sheet Info Sessions for JMU Faculty
Posted July 18, 2025
Join one of our new info sessions for a comprehensive introduction to using Gradescope and Bubble Sheet at JMU. Gradescope is a powerful assessment platform available to JMU instructors, and Bubble Sheet is one aspect of this platform. Gradescope can improve feedback quality and […]
Two Open Leadership Positions – Head of Research & Engagement for Digital Scholarship & Distinctive Collections and Director of Access & User Services
Posted July 15, 2025
JMU Libraries seeks two leaders to join the Academic Engagement Unit. The Head of Research & Engagement will lead and coordinate the outreach, instruction, and research services for the Digital Scholarship & Distinctive Collections Department. This position will help create […]
Manage Citations with Zotero’s Unlimited Storage
Posted July 14, 2025
Are you still typing out reference lists? Maybe it’s time to try a citation manager! Zotero is a free, easy-to-use, open source tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and collaborate on research. Get Zotero: Create an account on their […]
18 Ways We Can Help Advance Faculty Research
Posted July 9, 2025
JMU faculty, if you’re working on scholarship or research projects this summer, take a moment to explore the ways we can help propel your work forward! More Free Tools to Help with Your Research We Also Support Your Teaching! If […]
Top 3 Tips for Faculty Planning Course Readings for Fall
Posted July 8, 2025
Putting the finishing touches on your fall reading lists? Consider our top 3 tips for making readings more accessible and affordable for your students: 1. Shorten check-out periods for high-demand items: For physical and digital library materials that are in […]
Classroom Technology Tip: Flip Up Your Document Camera
Posted July 7, 2025
Did you know the Hovercam document camera in almost every JMU classroom can be flipped to show the presenters? If you are leading a hybrid meeting, teaching a hybrid class, or recording a presentation in a classroom equipped with a […]
Unlocking Creativity: Introducing the Future Media Studio in Carrier Library
Posted June 27, 2025
With the increasing popularity of multimedia-based assignments, the demand for media creation spaces at JMU has never been greater. As Jenna Polk, our Assistant Director of Media Production and Makerspace Services, notes: “As the media and technology landscape keeps changing, […]
Lockers in Rose Library 24/7 Space
Posted June 18, 2025
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 Rose’s main entrance. This space and its lockers are available every […]
JMU’s Course Evaluation System Successfully Upgraded
Posted June 17, 2025
JMU’s online course evaluation system, Blue, has been upgraded. For information on using the upgraded version, visit our Blue 9 Instructor User Guide (PDF). Questions? Please contact Donna Davis, the Libraries’ Course Evaluation Administrator, at LIDDesk@jmu.edu.