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The Business of Healthcare
Posted March 23, 2021
COVID-19 is accelerating change across the healthcare ecosystem, according to Deloitte’s 2021 Global Health Care Outlook. Recenl examples of innovation include Amazon expanding its telehealth offerings and GM partnering with Ventec to scale up ventilator production. For March 2021, Elizabeth Price curated 12 books […]
Contextualizing Anti-Asian Racism in the United States: Then and Now
Posted March 23, 2021
The JMU Libraries stands in solidarity with our Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) colleagues, students, neighbors, family members, and friends. We recognize the longstanding, deep roots and harmful impact of anti-Asian rhetoric, discrimination, and misinformation in our country, […]
Yes, your Google search results are biased. Here’s why.
Posted March 23, 2021
We use Google every day, but do we really understand why we get certain results? Check out our new asynchronous tutorial, titled “What’s Behind a Web Search? Bias and Algorithms” to learn what an algorithm is, how search engines use […]
In Solidarity Against Anti-Asian Violence and Hate
Posted March 19, 2021
The JMU Libraries stands in solidarity with our Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) colleagues, students, neighbors, family members, and friends. We recognize the longstanding, deep roots and harmful impact of anti-Asian rhetoric, discrimination, and misinformation in our country, […]
Feature Friday: Meet Our Graduate Student Assistant (Miracle Ogbor)
Posted March 19, 2021
When you ask the library a question using our online chat service, you may be lucky enough to meet Miracle Ogbor, a graduate student pursuing a doctoral degree in Vocal Performance, Pedagogy and Literature at James Madison University. When she […]
Streamline your Google Scholar workflow
Posted March 16, 2021
Are you using Google Scholar in your research? By connecting your Google Scholar account to JMU Libraries, you can streamline the process to access articles covered by a JMU subscription. Learn more.
Feature Friday: JMU Community Seed Library
Posted March 13, 2021
(All photos pre-COVID.) In February 2020, over 100 people packed into the lobby of Carrier Library for the grand opening of JMU’s Community Seed Library, organized by JMU Libraries. A few weeks later, the COVID-19 pandemic sent many of us […]
March 12 Closure for University Holiday
Posted March 9, 2021
While the Libraries’ facilities and online support will be closed on March 12 in recognition of the university holiday, you can still use our online resources or send us a message. The 24-hour space in Rose Library will remain open […]
Feature Friday: Meet Our Peer Research Advisers (Ashley, Josey and Olivia)
Posted March 5, 2021
Peer Research Advisers (PRAs) are student employees in JMU Libraries who are trained to help their peers in the College of Business with the rigorous research required to create a business plan for COB 300 and other assignments. In this […]
Faculty: Adopt an “Open” Textbook
Posted February 27, 2021
It’s textbook adoption time! Less than 3 weeks until the deadline to nail down your textbook choices for summer and fall! This semester, try open textbooks. They offer a more affordable alternative for students without compromising on quality. Get started […]