Category: JMU Libraries News
Freely Available Photos and Music for Assignments
Posted October 1, 2025
If any of your assignments require images, music, or video files, check out these resources that are freely available or licensed by JMU Libraries: For more sources for images, audio, video, and fonts and icons, check out our Free Media […]
A Better Way to Manage Your Research: The Open Science Framework (It’s Not Just for Science!)
Posted September 29, 2025
Effective research includes organizing, managing, sharing, and preserving your research outputs. The Open Science Framework (OSF) is a platform that supports researchers in any discipline throughout the entire research lifecycle—from study design to data sharing. Through JMU Libraries, you have enhanced […]
Panel Presentation for Open Access Week: Publishing an Open Access Journal with JMU Libraries
Posted September 29, 2025
Learn about open access publishing efforts at JMU by attending this panel discussion. Hear from current and former editors of the International Journal on Responsibility, as well as faculty and staff from the Libraries’ Data and Scholarly Communications department, about the collaborative […]
10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do in the Music Library
Posted September 26, 2025
The Music Library in the basement of the Music Building is a hidden gem on the Quad. Discover 10 things you can do in the Music Library. […]
18 Fun Things to Do in JMU Libraries
Posted September 26, 2025
There’s a reason JMU Libraries has about a million visitors 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 […]
Feature Friday: From Classroom to Camera – Madison’s Story
Posted September 26, 2025
Every year, students nearing the end of JMU’s Physician Assistant (PA) program are required to complete a Capstone Project. As part of the Capstone Project, students are given the opportunity to play the part of a PA in a mock […]
Explore Young Adult and Children’s Books at the ETMC
Posted September 25, 2025
If you or any children in your life enjoy young adult or children’s books, come visit the Educational Technology and Media Center (ETMC) in Memorial Hall! Here, you’ll find shelves full of picture books, young adult novels, and even board […]
JMU Libraries Offers Resources to Support Teaching, Learning, and Research with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Posted September 19, 2025
Originally posted September 14, 2024; last updated September 19, 2025 As artificial intelligence changes the nature of work, learning, and communication, higher education is only one of many industries grappling with its ethical and practical implications. For Fall 2025, JMU […]
Are You Ready to Vote This Fall?
Posted September 19, 2025
The student vote is the decisive factor in many election races. How can we help make sure everyone who’s eligible to vote is registered to vote? Why do students need help with voting information? Some college students are new to voting, […]
Explore Open Education at the Open and Affordable Community Forum
Posted September 16, 2025
Do you want to connect with educators across Virginia to explore topics of open and affordable higher education? You’re invited! The Open and Affordable Community Forum covers issues in open education, open pedagogy, and open educational resources (OER). This free event is hosted by […]
