Category: JMU Libraries News
Spring Workshops on Teaching with JMU’s Ed Tech Tools
Posted December 8, 2025
We’re offering a variety of faculty workshops on JMU’s educational technology tools in Spring 2026. All are on Zoom or are hybrid—offered on Zoom and in Rose Library room 3311. If you attend in person, please bring a laptop for […]
Gradescope & Bubble Sheet Info Sessions for JMU Faculty
Posted December 8, 2025
Join one of our 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 […]
15 Online Resources We Added to Our Collections in 2025
Posted December 5, 2025
In 2025, JMU Libraries acquired 15 major online resources to our collections to enhance your research, teaching, and learning. These additions span a wide range of subjects and offer financial data, videos, e-books, primary source documents, and much more. Explore […]
Office Hours and Workshops on Digital Accessibility
Posted December 4, 2025
We’re offering personalized office hours and interactive workshops to help JMU faculty improve the digital accessibility of their course materials: Can’t attend? You can also: Why does digital accessibility matter? Recent updates to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act […]
6 Ways We Can Help Faculty Prepare for Spring Semester
Posted December 4, 2025
Looking ahead to spring? We’re here to help you start strong. Here are six ways we can help you get ready for next semester: 1. Improve the accessibility of your Canvas courses: We can help you optimize student access to […]
Workshop for Faculty: Reflective Learning with GoReact
Posted December 3, 2025
In this workshop from JMU Libraries, you’ll get hands-on experience with GoReact, JMU’s video feedback tool integrated into Canvas. Sign up for the date that works best for you: Join us to explore GoReact from both the student and instructor perspectives—and learn how […]
Library Hours for Finals Week, Winter Break, and Winter Session
Posted December 1, 2025
JMU Libraries will offer modified hours during finals week, winter break, and winter session: Look before you leave: If you plan to use library facilities or services on these dates, please check our hours page first. 24/7 Space: The 24-hour space in Rose Library is available […]
Faculty: Time to Set Up Your Course Reserves
Posted December 1, 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 our Course Reserves Request form to place materials […]
Video About the Libraries by JMU HR
Posted December 1, 2025
Have you seen this video from JMU Human Resources? It shows some of our many library services and spaces that are available to everyone at JMU! Many thanks to our friends in HR—Priscilla Jones, Gage Kivlen, and Zaytoon Mirawdali—for helping us get the word out!
Interlibrary Loan Services Limited over Winter Break
Posted December 1, 2025
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) services at JMU and other universities are limited during winter break. If you plan to request books or articles from Interlibrary Loan in December or January, please visit our ILL Winter Break Hours page for more information […]
