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Posted March 11, 2019

JMU celebrates Disability Awareness Week from March 25 through March 29 this year. Check out the programming coordinated by the Office of Disability Services, including a book display in Rose Library. Want to learn more about a cultural and social approach to disability? The Disability Studies […]

Posted February 25, 2019

Imagine there is a book that is 750 pages long, but your Professor only needs you to read 20 pages of it for class. Rather than asking you to buy the book, 730 pages of which you may never read, […]

Posted February 20, 2019

James Madison University announces the appointment of the next dean of Libraries. After a nationwide search, Bethany Nowviskie, Ph.D., has accepted the offer to be JMU’s dean, starting July 1. “Dr. Nowviskie brings a fresh vision for the libraries, a […]

Posted February 18, 2019

This lecture by Dr. Shah Mahmoud Hanifi is organized around JMU’s recent acquisition of a set of 1920s photograph-postcards from Afghanistan, a country that gained independence from British India in 1919. These postcards circulated globally and are discussed as elements […]

Posted February 14, 2019

This Valentine’s Day, tell your elected representatives about the issues you’re passionate about. We’re making it quick & easy to write to your governor and members of Congress. Stop by Rose or Carrier Library’s lobby, choose a pre-addressed Valentine if […]

Posted February 14, 2019

A new year, means new books to add to the reading list. Let us help you find your next literary love with Blind Date with a Book! Our Library staff hand-picked these titles to help you discover your next favorite […]

Posted February 13, 2019

JMU Libraries is pleased to announce a new exhibit: “Women and Their Worth: Equality on Campus,” curated by Preservation student assistant Renessa Rabenda, with graphic design by Sky Wilson, student assistant in Outreach & Partnerships. The exhibit is located outside of the Special […]

Posted February 6, 2019

A featured story in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on January 20, 2019, titled “Virginia has a dark history of lynching. Efforts are underway to bring it to light,” mentions an important project created by James Madison University’s Gianluca De Fazio working closely with […]

Posted February 1, 2019

Now on display in Rose Library: A good story isn’t just required for tucking kids into bed. Engaging your audience’s attention and emotions through personal stories can help you land the job, advance your career, or secure funding for a […]

Posted February 1, 2019

Now on display in Carrier: Whether you’re the one giving it or receiving it, communication in a health setting is always necessary – and sometimes not as easy as you may think. For those simply visiting a doctor or other […]