Category: Open Education News

Posted September 16, 2025

Learn more about open and affordable textbooks, open education, and open pedagogy at the Open & Affordable Community Forum on November 14, 2025.   Register now, and join the sessions that interest you on November 14! 

Posted September 1, 2025

This is a friendly reminder for staff who are responsible for entering classes in Course Scheduler. Please make sure that any courses with textbooks costing less than $40 at the JMU Bookstore are marked as No/Low-Cost so that students can […]

Posted September 1, 2025

This is a friendly reminder that if your course materials total $40 or less at the JMU Bookstore, you should alert the relevant staff in your department when you submit your other course information so they can add this info to Course Scheduler for […]

Posted August 19, 2025

Do you want to connect with others across the Commonwealth of Virginia to explore topics of open and affordable higher education?  You’re invited! The Open and Affordable Community Forum covers existing and emerging issues in open education, open pedagogy, and open educational […]

Posted August 12, 2025

Students, if you’re feeling worried about how to pay for textbooks this semester, you’re not alone! JMU Libraries offers several options to help students find affordable textbooks. We’ve created this list to share the ways we can help and additional […]

Posted August 11, 2025

We want to welcome all new faculty members to JMU! We’re so glad you’re here. Top 6 things JMU Libraries can do to help you succeed at JMU: Stay up to date You should soon begin receiving our weekly email […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]