News

Posted May 19, 2025

We are thrilled to introduce the newest members of the JMU Libraries team!  Learn more about the folks who have joined our team of JMU Libraries staff and faculty or changed positions in the Libraries since April 2024:  Please help […]

Posted May 19, 2025

As you may have heard, updates to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act mean that most online resources from JMU will need to meet basic digital accessibility standards by April 24, 2026. This federal mandate now includes a […]

Posted May 18, 2025

We’ve been working hard to update Library Search, the primary tool for finding books, ebooks, articles, journals, videos, digital media, and more from JMU Libraries. Where can I find Library Search? The main entry point to Library Search is near […]

Posted May 15, 2025

Did you know that JMU faculty, staff, and students have online access to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and many other newspapers and magazines? Here are just a few of them: Looking for other news sources from the Libraries? […]

Posted May 14, 2025

Looking for something fun to read or watch this summer?   Check out our Fun Reads and Movies guide for titles available through JMU Libraries.  Don’t forget, if you’re looking for something specific and we don’t have it in our collection, […]

Posted May 13, 2025

JMU’s online course evaluation system, Blue, will receive a system upgrade in late May.  Blue will be offline and inaccessible from May 26-30 while the system is upgraded.  Visit our Blue 9 Instructor User Guide (PDF) to learn how to […]

Posted May 12, 2025

Starting May 22, 2025, a new user interface will be introduced for Academic Search Complete and other databases from the same provider.  What is Academic Search Complete? Academic Search Complete is one of our most popular databases. It covers all disciplines […]

Posted May 9, 2025

Please join us in celebrating the JMU Libraries employees who won JMU awards this year!  Open Education Librarian: Liz Thompson Liz Thompson, the Open Education Librarian, is the 2025 Distinguished Service Award winner for the JMU Libraries.  This award recognizes a […]

Posted May 7, 2025

Congratulations—you’ve made it to the end of the academic year! As you take a breath or turn to what’s next, remember that we’re here to support your research and teaching. You can connect with us online or in person—just be sure to check […]

Posted May 7, 2025

As the Provost shared on May 6, updates to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act mean that most online resources from JMU will need to meet basic digital accessibility standards by April 24, 2026. This federal mandate now includes […]