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From the Stacks to “I Do” — A JMU Love Story

Posted January 21, 2026

Some love stories start with a chance meeting in class or a swipe on an app — but for Jess Hoare and Cameron Kelahan, their journey began on the Club Quidditch Team in 2016.  Though they didn’t meet through the Libraries, the […]

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We Heard You! Services and Support You Requested

Posted January 20, 2026

Thank you to everyone who responded to our recent campus survey about what you need from us! We can’t do our work without hearing from you.   We received some great ideas, which are being funneled into the appropriate channels for consideration.  Your feedback has also helped to inform our recent communications on Digital Accessibility (related to meeting Title II requirements), including:  We also received questions about:  Still have […]

On Track for August: Carrier Library Renovation Moves from Construction to Interiors

Posted January 16, 2026

We are on track to welcome the JMU community back to a transformed Carrier Library this August.  Major construction on the 195,000-square-foot building will wrap up in late January, paving the way for the next phase: finalizing the interiors. Over the coming months, this work will include installing new equipment and technology, receiving and placing thousands […]

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Create Your Own Open Course Materials

Posted January 14, 2026

Join this virtual workshop to learn about Pressbooks, a platform for publishing ebooks, textbooks, white papers, reports and openly licensed materials. […]

Get Help Converting Files into Accessible Formats in Canvas

Posted January 13, 2026

It’s now easier to convert PDFs and other files into more accessible formats—directly in Canvas! We’ve integrated SensusAccess into Canvas to support the digital accessibility of course materials as JMU works toward meeting its Title II goals. What is SensusAccess? SensusAccess is a document conversion tool that transforms files into alternative formats. For example, it can […]

Job Opening: Book Arts & Preservation Librarian

Posted January 8, 2026

JMU Libraries seeks an enthusiastic and innovative leader for the new position of Book Arts & Preservation (BAP) Librarian in the Digital Scholarship & Distinctive Collections (DSDC) department. DSDC stewards rare books, manuscripts, and archives; supports digital scholarship methods in teaching, learning, and research; and preserves general and distinctive collections at […]

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Workshops in The Makery: Spring 2026

Posted January 6, 2026

Create, tinker, craft, invent, and discover new skills in our makerspace. Check out these free and fun workshops for students, staff, and faculty, offered by The Makery. Our knowledgeable and helpful staff are here to help you with academic and personal projects to […]

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Get Scanned Articles and Chapters Delivered to Your Inbox

Posted January 5, 2026

If you thought you needed to be on campus to access physical items in the JMU Libraries collection, we have good news! You can request scanned/digital copies of articles and book chapters to be sent to you via email!  How […]

11 Easy Ways Faculty Can Make Textbooks More Affordable

Posted January 5, 2026

Textbook costs are a serious issue for many JMU students. Learn easy steps you can take to help, with support from JMU Libraries. […]

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18 Ways We Can Help Advance Faculty Research

Posted January 5, 2026

JMU faculty, if you’re working on scholarship or research projects this winter, take a moment to explore the ways we can help propel your work forward!  More Free Tools to Help with Your Research  We Also Support Your Teaching!   If […]