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Explore Open Education at the Open and Affordable Community Forum

Posted September 16, 2025

Do you want to connect with educators across Virginia to explore topics of open and affordable higher education? You’re invited! The Open and Affordable Community Forum covers issues in open education, open pedagogy, and open educational resources (OER). This free event is hosted by […]

VIVA Open & Affordable Community Forum

Furious Flower Poetry Center receives space in renovated Carrier Library (from The Breeze)

Posted September 16, 2025

Among the many additions coming to the newly renovated Carrier Library in 2026 is one room set to highlight a historic and inclusive organization: a space for the Furious Flower Poetry Center, an academic center focused on Black poetry.  The center […]

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10 Study Spots to Try at JMU

Posted September 15, 2025

We’ve all been there: you just left class, you have three discussion board posts due in an hour, and you’re too far from your regular homework spot. Lucky for you, there are so many study spots on campus. Pick what […]

Video: How to Use the Libraries During Construction

Posted September 15, 2025

Wondering how to use the Libraries while Carrier Library is closed for construction? Check out this 90-second video outlining what you need to know this fall, including information about our pickup and delivery services, the JMU study spaces map, and […]

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We Want Your Feedback 

Posted September 15, 2025

Your opinion matters! Please let us know what resources and support you need from the Libraries this year. Your answers to this quick 3-question survey will help us plan around your needs. Please help us shape our workshops and resources […]

New library spaces will serve all students (from JMU News)

Posted September 15, 2025

When Carrier Library reopens in Fall 2026, Dukes will discover new, specialized spaces open to all students and designed to enhance learning. Members of the Madison community named many of these innovative spaces through philanthropic gifts that will help bring […]

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Three Data Management Workshops Open to All at JMU

Posted September 11, 2025

In today’s data-driven world, understanding how to find, assess, and manage data is more important than ever. This October, we are offering an array of data management workshops to equip you with practical skills ranging from navigating misinformation to evaluating […]

JMU Transitions from Scantron to Gradescope Bubble Sheet

Posted September 11, 2025

As of May 2025, JMU has officially transitioned from Scantron to Gradescope Bubble Sheet. Scantron services are no longer available, and the IT Test Scoring Services have been permanently closed.  Gradescope is a robust assessment platform that enables instructors to […]

5 Things You Can Do with Your JACard at JMU Libraries

Posted September 10, 2025

The JMU Access Card (JACard) gives students, faculty, and staff access to residence halls, buses and meal plans, but it also has some features you can try out in JMU Libraries! Check out these 5 cool things you can do […]

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JMU recognized for sustainability research (from JMU News)

Posted September 10, 2025

More than 300 JMU scholars, along with JMU Libraries, the Institute for Stewardship of the Natural World, and the Division of Research, Economic Development and Innovation, contributed to this achievement.  

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