Karen Snively

About me

I have a Bachelor of Music degree from JMU and studied Bassoon Performance and Music Industry.  In the Music Library I train and supervise the student assistants, develop training for staff, manage circulation, provide library instruction and assist with music searching and research, and connect with patrons.  I also manage “The little Gallery Underground” as well as other special events.

About Academic Engagement Unit

We welcome people to the Libraries and help facilitate their experience by staffing the Libraries’ buildings and supporting people on their journey of inquiry. We answer and refer questions via Ask the Library, provide instruction sessions and consultations, and leverage our expertise to develop and provide access to scholarly collections, including special collections. Departments include Access & User Services, Digital Scholarship and Distinctive Collections, and Research & Education Services.

About Access & User Services Department

We staff the Libraries’ buildings (Rose Library, Libraries Express, and the Music Library), answer and refer user questions, and circulate library collections. Teams include Access & Delivery, Library & Information Services, and the Music Library.

About Music Library Team

We are the Music Library: JMU Libraries’ home for music. Drop by, call, or email to schedule an appointment to get expert assistance in research, make suggestions, ask questions, or just say “hello.”

Not sure who to contact? Send an email to library-music@jmu.edu or phone (540) 568-6041. Messages will be forwarded to the appropriate person.