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Roots, Limbs, and Leaves: Themes from the 2023 AAAD Studies Interdisciplinary Conference (Book Display)
Posted February 15, 2023
Created in support of the 13th Annual African, African American, and Diaspora Studies (AAAD) Interdisciplinary Conference, our new online and in-person book display draws inspiration from the conference’s main theme, “Roots, Limbs, and Leaves,” and from the many topics suggested […]
A Place to Pick Up Books (and More) When Carrier Closes for Construction
Posted February 14, 2023
We’re excited to share that we are preparing to open JMU Libraries Express, a new, temporary service location at 1050 S. Main Street, next to Parking Lot “K”! We plan to open it soon after Carrier Library closes for construction […]
Shenandoah Valley Ever Green: Winter 2023
Posted February 13, 2023
Have a need for seeds? There’s a library for that
Posted February 13, 2023
Feature Friday: “Making” a Difference in The Makery
Posted February 10, 2023
Steve Aderton is a long-time friend of JMU Libraries. He was a student employee in The Makery for two years, helping students and faculty to use technologies like 3-D printers, virtual reality headsets, and laser cutters. He came back as […]
Feature Friday – It Pays to Switch to “Open”
Posted February 3, 2023
This summer, JMU adjunct professor Jeannie Harding took advantage of a $2,000 pilot grant from JMU to swap out expensive course materials for open educational resources (OER) to reduce textbook costs for her students, thanks to special funding from JMU. […]
Breeze TV Spreads the Word About Textbook Costs
Posted January 31, 2023
A segment on textbook affordability was included in the most recent episode of Breeze TV. The piece featured an interview with Liz Thompson, our Open Education Librarian. Liz is leading the Libraries’ efforts in course material affordability, working to lower […]
Some Library Books Are Moving!
Posted January 30, 2023
As previously announced, some of our books are moving from Carrier Library to Rose Library this semester, including our entire reference collection and many of our social sciences books. Once the movers start the process of relocating these books in […]
The Library’s Role with Open Educational Resources: A Conversation with JMU Librarians
Posted January 26, 2023
Liz Thompson and Yasmeen Shorish were recently invited to respond to the open educational resources (OER) results shared in a national faculty survey. Visit this story from Ithaka S+R to learn about their experiences supporting faculty, perceptions and uses of […]
Grants of $4,000-$50,000 for Switching to Open Course Materials
Posted January 25, 2023
Are you concerned about the high cost of textbooks for your students? Open or no-cost materials offer an alternative to traditional textbooks and allow instructors to customize, save, and share course materials for free. Apply by March 6, 2023 for […]