JMU Libraries News
2016 in Rock ‘n’ Roll
Posted September 30, 2016
The JMU Music Library’s Little Gallery Underground is launching a new show, “2016 in Rock ‘n’ Roll.” It will feature photos by Bob Adamek. The opening reception will be on Friday October 14 at 3pm. The show will run through December 20. Stop […]
Processing Finds – The Failed Coup: Visiting Austria, 1934
Posted September 29, 2016
One of the best parts of processing manuscript collections is the interesting and unique materials found in the process. This week, while processing the Blackley Family Papers, History Graduate Assistant Joel Webster found a 1934 letter written by Charles Blackley […]
Pulp Studies Symposium – Oct 7-8
Posted September 27, 2016
James Madison University is hosting The 1st Annual Pulp Studies Symposium: Sensational Scholarship on October 7 & 8, 2016. The deadline to register is September 30. The registration fee includes dinner on Friday as well as breakfast & lunch on Saturday. Don’t have time […]
Why celebrate Banned Books Week?
Posted September 25, 2016
This week is Banned Books Week, an annual celebration of the freedom to read. Why do we celebrate this week? James Madison, for whom our university is named, is known as the “Father of the Constitution.” The first amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects freedom […]
Thursday 9/22 – The Civic Arena: Media in the Ring
Posted September 22, 2016
As we find ourselves in the thick of a Presidential Election cycle, we will engage conversation focusing on the role media can and should play in encouraging active engagement in civic life during and beyond elections, both nationally and closer […]
Carrier Library Grand Re-Opening 9/23
Posted September 19, 2016
Celebrate the re-opening of the historic Carrier entrance by the Centennial Fountain, as well as other space updates made in Rose & Carrier Libraries, at the Carrier Library Grand Re-Opening! All students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members are invited to this […]
“The entire nation weeps at the tragic death of the great and good Garfield.”
Posted September 19, 2016
September 19, 2016 marks the 135th anniversary of James A. Garfield’s death. The 20th president of the United States died September 19, 1881 due to complications from an assassination attempt two months prior. Charles Guiteau, a lawyer and writer who […]
REMIX | Art from the Archives Contest: Celebrating American Archives Month
Posted September 14, 2016
By Halle Forbes, Special Collections Student Assistant American Archives Month is right around the corner in October! This year, various Archives and Special Collections throughout Virginia are teaming up to give YOU a chance to showcase your talents, while celebrating the importance of archival material. […]
Researching and Writing “Shenandoah: A Story of Conservation and Betrayal”
Posted September 13, 2016
2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park System and the 90th anniversary of the authorization of Shenandoah National Park. To mark these events, JMU Special Collections presents Researching and Writing “Shenandoah: A Story of Conservation and Betrayal” on Wednesday September […]
Music Library Opens Stacks
Posted September 12, 2016
For the first time in its history, JMU’s Music Library (located in the Music Building, B59) has opened its collection of musical scores, LPs, and CDs to the public. Visitors to the Music Library may now browse the shelves and find items […]