Category: JMU Libraries News
Carrier Library is Open: Welcome Back, Dukes!
Posted August 3, 2026
Carrier Library officially reopened its doors on Monday, August 3, and we are absolutely thrilled to welcome you back! The newly renovated library has been thoughtfully reimagined to support teaching, learning, research, creativity, and scholarship for the entire JMU community. […]
Fun Things to Do in JMU Libraries
Posted July 31, 2026
There’s a reason JMU Libraries welcomes about a million visits 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 […]
JMU Students Transform Carrier Staircase into Shenandoah River Soundscape
Posted July 30, 2026
A temporary sound installation in James Madison University’s Carrier Library is giving visitors a chance to experience the Shenandoah River in an unexpected way. Created by JMU School of Music students under the direction of faculty member Dr. Jon Gibson, […]
A Historic Welcome: The Reopening of Carrier Library Nears
Posted July 27, 2026
We are so excited to welcome you back to a beautifully restored and reimagined Carrier Library on Monday, August 3! As a memory institution, we reflect on the building’s history even as we look forward to its future. Our “Carrier […]
New Workshop: Organize Your Sources and Write Faster with Zotero
Posted July 24, 2026
JMU faculty, staff, and students are invited to a new workshop that will help you streamline the research and writing process with Zotero, a free citation management tool. This one-hour introductory workshop will cover how to: Sign up for a […]
Top 3 Tips for Faculty Planning Course Readings for Fall
Posted July 17, 2026
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 loan periods for high-demand items: For physical library materials that are in high demand, […]
The Thomas Family Anatomy Lab at Carrier Library: Enhancing Engaged Learning at JMU
Posted July 17, 2026
Among the many exciting features of the renovated and expanded Carrier Library is a state-of-the-art anatomy room. Here, JMU students experience “hands-on learning” in the truest sense as they use three-dimensional anatomical models such as skeletons, hearts, skulls, ears, and […]
6 Reasons to Add Your Work to the JMU Scholarly Commons
Posted July 10, 2026
Find out how you can increase the visibility and accessibility of your work by adding it to JMU’s institutional repository, JMU Scholarly Commons. By adding your work to JMU Scholarly Commons: Did you know? Learn More Need help with the […]
Rose Library and Music Library Have Reopened
Posted June 30, 2026
We are pleased to announce that Rose Library and the Music Library are open again. Thank you for your patience during these temporary closures as we continued moving books, equipment, and offices to support the final stages of the Carrier […]
Faculty/Staff Workshops on Canvas, Zoom & Gradescope
Posted June 30, 2026
We’re offering several workshops for JMU staff and faculty in the 2 weeks before classes start this fall. Choose a date below to learn more or sign up before these hybrid sessions fill up! Attend on Zoom: Attend in person […]
