The Top 5 Things that Future Dukes Need to Know about JMU Libraries
Posted February 26, 2026 in Carrier Renovation News, JMU Libraries News, Study Spaces News
1. JMU Libraries helps students with their academic and creative projects, for classes or for fun!
We help students level up their research skills to meet the challenge of college-level assignments.
But we also help them explore their creative side in our makerspaces! All Dukes have access to the Libraries’ multimedia technologies, equipment to check out, and fun, free workshops in our makerspaces in Carrier (opening in August) and Rose.
From research papers to sewing to podcasting, the crafts and creations students can make in JMU Libraries are basically infinite!
2. The renovated and expanded Carrier Library is scheduled to reopen in August 2026.
Carrier Library, one of JMU’s four library locations, is being renovated and expanded. It will feature a 27/7 study space, makerspace, student kitchenette, group study rooms, inspiring reading rooms, and so much more. Carrier will reopen in August 2026. Get a preview of the future Carrier Library in this short video.
JMU’s other library locations are:
- Rose Library on East Campus
- The Music Library on the Quad
- The Educational Technology & Media Center in Memorial Hall
3. Yes, we have books for fun!
Carrier Library will feature a special graphic novels section and a popular books section. Other books for fun are sprinkled throughout the buildings. Learn more about our Fun Reads and Movies!
4. Students can use our convenient library delivery service!
Students don’t have to search the bookshelves — they can request delivery of library books to any library location for convenient pickup! Click on what you want in our online catalog, then pick it up in two days or less. If you like browsing books, though, we have plenty of them available! We also have lots of ebooks, online streaming videos, research databases, and journal articles available 24/7 online.
5. You have your own librarian!
Liaison librarians provide personalized help for JMU students. Each of our librarians specializes in a major, like Biology or English. Visit our Research Guides to get started. Our librarians can help you find the best sources on your topic, manage citations, and more!
Want to learn more about what JMU Libraries can do for Dukes?
Visit our Student Services page to learn about how to get access to paid online news sites, copyright-free images and music, and so much more!
Questions? Ask the Library!