Category: JMU Libraries News
8 Ways We Can Help Faculty Prepare for Fall
Posted August 4, 2025
As you gear up for the fall, remember that we are here to support your teaching and research. Here are 8 things we’re eager to help you with: Ready to get started? Visit Get Help from JMU Libraries to […]
Workshops in The Makery: Fall 2025
Posted August 1, 2025
Create, tinker, craft, invent, and discover new skills in our makerspace. Check out these free and fun workshops for students, staff, and faculty, offered by The Makery. Our knowledgeable and helpful staff are here to help you with academic and personal projects to […]
Top Tips for Using JMU Libraries This Fall
Posted July 30, 2025
Even though Carrier Library is closed until Fall 2026 for renovation and expansion, you still have access to all the usual library services in four locations and online! Here are our top 4 tips for how to use JMU Libraries […]
11 Easy Ways Faculty Can Make Textbooks More Affordable
Posted July 30, 2025
Textbook costs are a serious issue for many JMU students. According to a Spring 2024 survey, 39% of JMU students chose not to enroll in a class due to the cost of textbooks and 30% of students said they take fewer […]
Faculty: Time to Set Up Your Course Reserves
Posted July 30, 2025
Our Course Reserves service allows you to make it easier for multiple students to access high-demand library materials by limiting checkout times to 4 hours or 4 days. How do I limit checkout times? Please use this form to place materials on Course Reserve, […]
Teaching with JMU’s Digital Tools: New Workshops for JMU Instructors
Posted July 28, 2025
Join our new workshop, Teaching with JMU’s Digital Tools, to get an introduction to using: Whether you’re enhancing course delivery, streamlining grading, or exploring AI-powered productivity, you’ll learn something useful in this session led by Ivan Guadarrama. Location: You can attend this hybrid workshop on Zoom or in Rose Library room 3311. If you attend in […]
New Workshops for Instructors on Canvas and Related Tools
Posted July 28, 2025
Join our new hands-on workshop, Canvas Essentials, to gain the skills and resources you need to create engaging courses in Canvas. Led by Ivan Guadarrama and Anthony Miles, this session will help you get the most out of Canvas by […]
New Tool for Technical and Scientific Writing: Overleaf
Posted July 22, 2025
Great news for LaTeX users at JMU! Faculty, staff, and students now have access to Overleaf, a tool for creating and editing LaTeX documents in a web browser. What is LaTeX? LaTeX (pronounced either “LAY-tek” or “LAH-tek”) is a document […]
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 […]
