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Survey Tools at JMU
Posted February 9, 2022
JMU currently has two survey tools—Qualtrics and QuestionPro—to meet the research and general survey needs of its faculty and staff. In Fall 2021, JMU decided to continue the contract with Qualtrics on an ongoing basis. Recognizing the investment that many […]
Personal Pronouns (Gender Identity Terms) in Canvas and Zoom
Posted February 4, 2022
Using a person’s correct pronouns and proactively sharing yours are two ways to show respect and promote an inclusive environment. Did you know you can display your personal pronouns in Canvas and Zoom? Simply follow these instructions: Learn more about […]
Feature Friday: Video Production for Good – A Student Success Story
Posted February 4, 2022
As a JMU student, Sean Khuon-Paige (‘19) helped faculty to make videos as part of the Media Production Services (MPS) team in JMU Libraries. Now a freelance videographer in Portland, Oregon, he has worked on video projects for Netflix, Nike, […]
Feature Friday: From Deteriorating to Digital – A Graduate Student Success Story
Posted January 28, 2022
For History alumna Kayla Heslin (‘20M), working on her master’s thesis was not just an opportunity for hands-on archival work that eventually helped her to land a position as Digital Collections Coordinator at University of Pittsburgh. It was also an […]
Course Reserves for Spring 2022
Posted January 19, 2022
Faculty: Set up your course reserves Our Course Reserves program allows you to place items from JMU Libraries (books, media, etc.) on a 4-hour or 4-day reserve to make it easier for multiple students to access these high-demand library materials. […]
In Memory: The Holocaust and Society
Posted January 11, 2022
Humanities Librarian Malia Willey and History Professor Dr. Maura Hametz have created a new book display, In Memory: The Holocaust and Society, available and online and soon to be in Carrier Library.International Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorated each year on January […]
8 Ways We Can Help Faculty Prepare for Spring
Posted January 11, 2022
Dear JMU faculty colleagues, As you prepare for Spring semester, please remember that we in the Libraries are dedicated to helping you: 1. Get Canvas support Contact the Libraries’ Learning Technology Services group at 540-568-5312 or LIDdesk@jmu.edu for help with […]
Wireless Microphones for Teaching Spring Courses
Posted January 10, 2022
This Spring, we are providing wireless microphones for instructors to use in the classroom. These over-the-ear microphones allow instructors to walk freely around the classroom. To request a wireless microphone: If you previously received a microphone, you do not need to […]
Engaging Students With Mentimeter: A Community of Practice for JMU Faculty
Posted January 6, 2022
Join our new community of practice to learn how to create engaging presentations with interactive polls, quizzes, word clouds, and more, using Mentimeter. Participants will receive a six-month “Pro” subscription to Mentimeter, worth $150. Learn best practices from experts and […]
A Digital Future for Black Poetry at JMU, Thanks to New $2 Million Grant
Posted January 4, 2022