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Alumna Creates the “Karen Stultz Whetzel Stacks & Scholars” Scholarship for Libraries Student Employees

Posted March 4, 2026

Former JMU Libraries student employee and proud “Double Duke” Karen Stultz Whetzel (’71, ’74M) has given back to the community that helped shape her journey by establishing a meaningful scholarship for JMU Libraries student employees. This heartfelt gift will support […]

Do You Speak Multiple Languages?

Posted March 3, 2026

At JMU Libraries, we’re happy to offer books, videos, and other resources in a variety of languages. […]

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Research Guides: Choose a Subject and Start Here

Posted March 3, 2026

Our Research Guides were created by your liaison librarians to help you find relevant resources related to specific subjects or even courses! […]

Bite-Sized Tips for Digital Accessibility at JMU

Posted March 3, 2026

As part of JMU’s campus-wide digital accessibility efforts, the Libraries and our Digital Accessibility Ambassadors are working hard to support faculty in making course materials more accessible. Whether you’re updating a syllabus, designing slides, or sharing resources online, these tips make it easier to build accessibility into […]

Read The Chronicle of Higher Education for Free

Posted March 3, 2026

Did you know that JMU libraries provides you with unlimited online access to The Chronicle of Higher Education?  The Chronicle covers academia in the U.S. and publishes online content every weekday. Our subscription includes: Learn how to access The Chronicle, whether you’re on or […]

7 Ways to Celebrate Open Education Week

Posted March 2, 2026

During Open Education Week (March 2-6), we’re celebrating because free and equitable access to information is at the core of what we do. This celebration also reminds us to share how you can help make education more affordable and accessible […]

Find Collaborators for Your Next OER Project

Posted February 26, 2026

Are you interested in using or creating open educational resources (OER) like open textbooks or other course materials?   Funding is available, and you don’t have to do it alone! In fact, open education grant proposals can be strengthened by including faculty from multiple institutions!  You can find faculty collaborators across Virginia by posting your […]

Worried About Textbook Costs? MyMadison Shows Courses with No-Cost or Low-Cost Course Materials

Posted February 26, 2026

Students, did you know that when you are enrolling in courses, you can filter your course search for those with low-cost or no-cost course materials?  If the total cost of textbooks for a course is $40 or less at the […]

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Freely Available Photos and Music for Assignments 

Posted February 26, 2026

If any of your assignments require images, music, or video files, check out these resources that are freely available or licensed by JMU Libraries:  For more sources for images, audio, video, and fonts and icons, check out our Free Media […]

Video from JMU HR About Carrier Renovation

Posted February 26, 2026

Have you seen this video from JMU Human Resources about the Carrier Library renovation? It was created to help new employees learn about the four JMU Libraries locations available during construction, but it also includes artists’ renderings of the inside of the new Carrier Library, which will reopen in August!   Many thanks to our friends in HR—Priscilla Jones, Gage Kivlen, […]