Posted November 15, 2021

JMU Libraries seeks a innovative, collaborative library professional as a second Business Librarian. Working as a team member with the current Business Librarian, this faculty position will provide instruction, research, and reference assistance to students and faculty within the College […]

Posted November 11, 2021

In August, we sent a 2-question survey to faculty members, asking for feedback on our programming, training, and other resources.  Thank you for your feedback! We can’t do our work of supporting you without hearing about your needs and experiences. […]

Posted November 9, 2021

Drop by our new virtual office hours to learn more about features of Canvas and pedagogical principles for learning assessment, including how to make your quizzes and exams more accessible and your grading more efficient.  Topics may include: Sign up […]

Posted November 2, 2021

Did you know that VIVA and JMU Libraries provide seamless support for some article processing charges (APCs)? This means that, as a JMU author, you have the opportunity to make your articles open access in participating journals. We have established […]

Posted October 29, 2021

Students in Dr. Jim Bywater’s classes did not spend any money on textbooks for his courses this semester. That’s because he is using open, affordable course materials for all his classes, both undergraduate and graduate. As Director of Educational Technology […]

Posted October 27, 2021

View the Libraries’ newest art exhibit in The little Gallery Underground, located in the Music Library (basement of the Music Building), until December 10. The exhibit, Mutant Symphonies, features drawings by JMU students studying with Mallory Burrell. This collection of drawings was inspired by […]

Posted October 27, 2021

Soon you will be able to publish in some Wiley journals as Open Access (OA) without paying article processing charges. A new agreement, which allows you to publish original articles or review articles in Wiley’s fully gold open access journals […]

Posted October 25, 2021

JMU’s Online Teaching & Learning Committee invites faculty to a virtual roundtable discussion with colleagues about their needs and questions regarding online teaching and learning: Among the questions that may be addressed (depending on participant interest) are: Learn more.

Posted October 25, 2021

This week is the global celebration of Open Access Week! The theme this year, building structural equity, aligns with the 2021 UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science.  Why is open access (OA) so important? We believe open and affordable access to […]

Posted October 25, 2021

Great news! We have expanded the hours of operation for Carrier Library, Rose Library, and The Rose Makery: Thanks to the students who shared feedback on our hours, and to the many Libraries employees who worked hard to adjust our […]