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Posted July 22, 2025

Great news for LaTeX users at JMU! Faculty, staff, and students now have access to Overleaf, a tool for creating and editing LaTeX documents in a web browser. What is LaTeX? LaTeX (pronounced either “LAY-tek” or “LAH-tek”) is a document […]

Posted July 18, 2025

Carrier Library is still on track to reopen in time for Fall semester 2026! As the building exterior takes shape, we are preparing to welcome you back to a more modern, spacious, and user-friendly Carrier Library in August 2026.  So […]

Posted July 15, 2025

JMU Libraries seeks two leaders to join the Academic Engagement Unit.   The Head of Research & Engagement will lead and coordinate the outreach, instruction, and research services for the Digital Scholarship & Distinctive Collections Department. This position will help create […]

Posted July 14, 2025

Are you still typing out reference lists? Maybe it’s time to try a citation manager! Zotero is a free, easy-to-use, open source tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and collaborate on research. Get Zotero: Create an account on their […]

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 […]

Posted July 7, 2025

Did you know the Hovercam document camera in almost every JMU classroom can be flipped to show the presenters? If you are leading a hybrid meeting, teaching a hybrid class, or recording a presentation in a classroom equipped with a […]

Posted July 2, 2025

JMU has a streamlined grading tool that integrates with Canvas, and Professor Klebert Feitosa knows first-hand what a difference it can make, since he has been using Gradescope to grade both homework and exams for about seven years! Gradescope can help you grade […]

Posted June 27, 2025

With the increasing popularity of multimedia-based assignments, the demand for media creation spaces at JMU has never been greater. As Jenna Polk, our Assistant Director of Media Production and Makerspace Services, notes: “As the media and technology landscape keeps changing, […]

Posted June 18, 2025

Carrying too much? First-come first-served lockers are available for short-term storage in the Rose Library 24/7 Space. The JACard swipe-in entrance to this space is to the left of Rose’s main entrance. This space and its lockers are available every […]