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Marking the Progress: The Future Carrier Library Emerges

Posted February 16, 2024

There comes a time in every construction project when you can begin to see the completed building. The project usually begins with drawings, site-work, and the delivery of materials. Progress can feel slow. And sometimes progress is hidden; spaces are […]

Recent Books on Black History

Posted February 16, 2024

In celebration of Black History Month, here’s a selection of new and noteworthy books that explore topics related to Black history. Twice as Hard: The Stories of Black Women Who Fought to Become Physicians, from the Civil War to the […]

Interior Photos of Carrier Library Construction Progress

Posted February 16, 2024

If you haven’t visited our Carrier Library Renovation and Expansion site recently, you might have missed the recent photos of construction progress of the interior, including some comparison shots of the construction site next to images of Carrier Library past […]

Hip to Be Square (Book Display)

Posted February 14, 2024

Wish You Could Relive a Great JMU Musical Moment?

Posted February 1, 2024

Maybe you can! JMU’s Music Library offers streaming access to almost all major JMU ensemble recordings from 1943 to the present!  We have other music, too! Stop by the Music Library in the basement of the Music Building to browse our physical music collections. […]

JMU Day of Community Conversations Advising Conference: February 28

Posted February 1, 2024

Register by February 20, 2024 to join A Day of Community Conversations Advising Conference to be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024! All JMU faculty and staff who serve in an advising function are invited to attend this free conference […]

New Aerial Video of Carrier Library Construction Progress

Posted January 30, 2024

This new 46-second video offers birds-eye views of the Carrier Library renovation and expansion at four stages between May 2023 and January 2024. Check out our playlist on YouTube for more videos!

African Books Collective: Thousands of Ebooks Published in Africa 

Posted January 29, 2024

Exciting news for JMU! We can now access the African Books Collective (ABC) collection of about 2,000 scholarly and children’s ebooks published independently in Africa.   What’s in the collection? The ABC has something for everyone, with ebooks on African culture […]

Top Tips for Parking Near JMU Libraries

Posted January 26, 2024

If you need to park near JMU Libraries to pick up books, attend an event or workshop, access our technology, or meet with our staff, you might be wondering about the best place to park, especially if you don’t have […]