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Panel Presentation for Open Access Week: Publishing an Open Access Journal with JMU Libraries

Posted September 29, 2025

Learn about open access publishing efforts at JMU by attending this panel discussion. Hear from current and former editors of the International Journal on Responsibility, as well as faculty and staff from the Libraries’ Data and Scholarly Communications department, about the collaborative […]

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10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do in the Music Library

Posted September 26, 2025

The Music Library in the basement of the Music Building might be one of the greatest hidden gems on the Quad. Many people think because of its location that it’s just for Music students, but everyone is welcome! Keep reading […]

18 Fun Things to Do in JMU Libraries

Posted September 26, 2025

There’s a reason JMU Libraries has about a million visitors per year! Besides offering a variety of great places to study, it’s a wonderful place to socialize, learn new skills, and explore. Swing by JMU Libraries to get to know […]

Feature Friday: From Classroom to Camera – Madison’s Story

Posted September 26, 2025

Every year, students nearing the end of JMU’s Physician Assistant (PA) program are required to complete a Capstone Project. As part of the Capstone Project, students are given the opportunity to play the part of a PA in a mock […]

Explore Young Adult and Children’s Books at the ETMC

Posted September 25, 2025

If you or any children in your life enjoy young adult or children’s books, come visit the Educational Technology and Media Center (ETMC) in Memorial Hall! Here, you’ll find shelves full of picture books, young adult novels, and even board […]

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JMU Libraries Offers Resources to Support Teaching, Learning, and Research with Artificial Intelligence (AI) 

Posted September 19, 2025

Originally posted September 14, 2024; last updated September 19, 2025 As artificial intelligence changes the nature of work, learning, and communication, higher education is only one of many industries grappling with its ethical and practical implications. For Fall 2025, JMU […]

Are You Ready to Vote This Fall?

Posted September 19, 2025

The student vote is the decisive factor in many election races. How can we help make sure everyone who’s eligible to vote is registered to vote?  Why do students need help with voting information? Some college students are new to voting, […]

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Explore Open Education at the Open and Affordable Community Forum

Posted September 16, 2025

Do you want to connect with educators across Virginia to explore topics of open and affordable higher education? You’re invited! The Open and Affordable Community Forum covers issues in open education, open pedagogy, and open educational resources (OER). This free event is hosted by […]

VIVA Open & Affordable Community Forum

Furious Flower Poetry Center receives space in renovated Carrier Library (from The Breeze)

Posted September 16, 2025

Among the many additions coming to the newly renovated Carrier Library in 2026 is one room set to highlight a historic and inclusive organization: a space for the Furious Flower Poetry Center, an academic center focused on Black poetry.  The center […]

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10 Study Spots to Try at JMU

Posted September 15, 2025

We’ve all been there: you just left class, you have three discussion board posts due in an hour, and you’re too far from your regular homework spot. Lucky for you, there are so many study spots on campus. Pick what […]