Graduate Dukes, we are here to support you as you pursue your research, learning, creative exploration, and teaching. JMU Libraries provides you with enthusiastic and expert assistance, vibrant programming, a caring approach, and a variety of library and educational technology resources and services. Learn more:
Research, publishing, and skill development tools for grad students:
- Learn about statistics and research methods with Sage Research Methods.
- Plan and conduct your research with our Qualitative Data Analysis and Quantitative Data Analysis guides.
- Prepare to manage your research data with our Data Management guide.
- Get expert advice on copyright for as you teach, write, and publish.
- Manage your citations with Zotero and learn about citing sources in your writing. (Check out the Writing Center in SSC for more writing help and resources!)
- Level up your skills in technology, software, leadership, business, communication, and other areas, with LinkedIn Learning.
- Find other online tools and information in our Research Guides, organized by subject.
Library resources & services:
- Get a quick overview of library resources and services in our 90-second video.
- Meet your librarian: JMU librarians specialize in specific research strategies and resources for each graduate program at JMU. Your librarian can help you find, evaluate, and use information for your research and assignments. Contact your librarian via email, or make an appointment with them.
- Access journal articles, e-books, and more: The Libraries’ online journals, databases, e-books, and other online resources are available by logging in with your JMU eID/password. Learn how to connect from off-campus.
- Check out books: You can check out our books and other physical materials. Contact your librarian or Ask the Library for help getting the books you need.
- Learn about Interlibrary Loan (ILL): If we do not have a book, journal article, or book chapter that you need, you can request a copy from ILL.
- Find your favorite study space, including group study rooms, in one of our library spaces. Take a quick virtual tour in this video:
Support for using technologies for learning and creativity:
- Scan, print, or use our software: Printing, scanning, and software available in the Libraries
- Produce multimedia: Borrow our multimedia equipment. Or get support for media production for instructional purposes, including a professional studio, a narration room, and multimedia editing software.
- Tinker, craft, invent and discover: Visit our makerspaces with 3D printing, VR equipment, sewing machines, and more
- Use Zoom or Webex: Learn how to use Zoom and Webex at JMU.
- Succeed in online learning: Get tips for taking online or hybrid classes.
- Use Canvas: Learn how to get started with Canvas at JMU. Get an overview of Canvas for grad students at JMU in this brief video.
- Teach with Canvas: If you’re a teaching assistant (TA), you’ll want to review review this FERPA information about privacy laws for handling student data and our Teach with Canvas page.
You’ll also find a seed library, a little gallery, and more!
- Grow something: Choose some free seeds at our Community Seed Library in the Carrier Library lobby.
- View art: We provide a variety of art and exhibits – in our four facilities and online.
- Find something new to read in our book displays in Carrier and Rose Libraries and online, or in our Fun Reads and Movies guide.
We are here to support you.
Please don’t hesitate to ask us for help. Visit our Ask the Library page to contact us. Whether you have a question about Canvas, or want help with research, or need any other information, we are here for you!