Category: Open Education News
Faculty: Apply for a VIVA Open Grant to Switch to Open Course Materials
Posted September 3, 2026
Are you concerned about the high cost of course materials for your students? Apply for a VIVA Open Grant of up to $50,000 to help eliminate textbook costs and reduce the financial burden of higher education for JMU students. Offered […]
Staff Reminder to Mark No/Low-Cost Courses in Course Scheduler
Posted September 1, 2026
This is a friendly reminder for any staff responsible for entering classes in Course Scheduler. Please make sure that any courses with textbooks costing $40 or less at the JMU Bookstore are marked as No/Low-Cost so that students can find these courses when they […]
Faculty Deadline to Mark Your Course as Having “No/Low Cost Course Materials”
Posted September 1, 2026
This is a friendly reminder that if the materials you assign for a course 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 […]
Worried About Textbook Costs? MyMadison Shows Courses with No-Cost or Low-Cost Course Materials
Posted August 28, 2026
Students, did you know that when you are enrolling in courses, you can filter your course search for those with low-cost or no-cost course materials? If the total cost of textbooks for a course is $40 or less at the […]
Get Started Using Open Textbooks
Posted August 25, 2026
Textbooks can be expensive. Open textbooks can help alleviate the burden of textbook costs for students. They also allow you to tailor your course materials to achieve specific learning outcomes, meet local needs, and more. This asynchronous online workshop will […]
What New Faculty Need to Know About JMU Libraries
Posted August 10, 2026
We want to welcome all new faculty members to JMU! We’re so glad you’re here. Here are the top 6 things JMU Libraries can do to help you succeed at JMU: 1. Advance your research: We can help you advance […]
Students: 10 Tips for Finding Affordable Textbooks
Posted August 6, 2026
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 […]
10 Easy Ways Faculty Can Make Textbooks More Affordable
Posted August 6, 2026
Textbook costs are a serious issue for many JMU students. Learn easy steps you can take to help, with support from JMU Libraries. […]
8 Ways We Can Help Faculty Prepare for Fall
Posted August 6, 2026
As you gear up for the fall, remember that we are here to support your teaching and research. Here are the things we’re ready and eager to help you with. […]
Call for Proposals: Open and Affordable Community Forum
Posted August 5, 2026
Do you want to connect with others 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 forum […]
