News
JMU Libraries Making Headlines: Recent Features and Collaborations
Posted September 17, 2024
In case you missed them, here are recent stories by local media and JMU News that feature projects supported by JMU Libraries: Find these stories and more on our JMU Libraries in the News page.
The Future Anatomy Room at Carrier Library: Enhancing Engaged Learning at JMU
Posted September 16, 2024
Among the many exciting features of the renovated and expanded Carrier Library will be a state-of-the-art Anatomy Room. Here, JMU students will experience “hands-on learning” in the truest sense as they use three-dimensional anatomical models such as skeletons, hearts, skulls, […]
Celebrating the Worlds of Black Poetry (Book Display)
Posted September 13, 2024
The first Furious Flower Poetry Conference was held in 1994, bringing together dozens of Black poets, including the legendary poet Gwendolyn Brooks, to James Madison University’s campus. Due to the overwhelming success of that initial conference, the Furious Flower Poetry Conference has been […]
Feature Friday: Meet Your New Data Services Librarian
Posted September 12, 2024
JMU faculty, staff, and students, if you are trying to figure out how to manage your research data, we’d like to introduce you to someone. Meet your new data services librarian! Samantha Harmon (M ‘22) joined the team in JMU […]
Modern, gorgeous and classic: Carrier Library’s historic revival (from The Breeze)
Posted September 4, 2024
Carrier Library is on track to officially open in fall 2026, with its construction crew uncovering historic decorations during the renovation process, as well as updating accessibility accommodations. Director of Communications and Outreach for JMU Libraries Kristen Shuyler said the […]
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with Us
Posted September 3, 2024
During National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), join us in celebrating the contributions of Latinx and Hispanic communities around the world by learning more about Hispanic and Latinx history, identity, and resilience and engaging in local events. […]
In a Year of Change, Dukes Deliver (from JMU News)
Posted August 29, 2024
Top 7 Collaborations Between JMU Faculty and The Makery
Posted August 27, 2024
You probably know The Makery—the makerspace in Rose Library that offers workshops and multimedia software and equipment to JMU students, faculty, and staff. Maybe you’ve attended a workshop or stopped by to use the sewing machines, laser cutters, electronics workbench, […]
Americans Who Tell the Truth (Book Display)
Posted August 26, 2024
Visit our new Americans Who Tell the Truth Book Display online or in Rose Library. Portraits from acclaimed artist Robert Shetterly’s Americans Who Tell the Truth series are being showcased at JMU and Massanutten Regional Library this fall, and we are honored to co-sponsor and celebrate […]
Reception for Two New Exhibits in the Music Library: Sat 9/21 at 4pm
Posted August 20, 2024
Join us for a reception to open a new double-feature exhibit in the JMU Music Library! “Beyond the Fourth Wall” is a three-dimensional art exhibit featuring the artwork of JMU student Karis Buchanan. The exhibit focuses on applying the theatrical concept of the fourth wall to […]
