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Category: Educational Technology News

Introducing the Learning Innovations & Design Desk

Posted April 13, 2023

Faculty, staff, and students now have streamlined access to our educational technology and instructional design services at the new service desk we recently opened online and on the first floor of Rose Library. Call us at 540-568-6799, email us at […]

Classroom Technology Update: Blu-ray

Posted April 11, 2023

This summer, Blu-ray players will be phased out of JMU classrooms. Instructors will still be able to play standard DVDs in the classrooms’ computers.  The Libraries’ Classroom Technology Services (CTS) team made this decision based on usage data. CTS will add an […]

Feature Friday: A Self-Driving Golf Cart for Retirement Communities

Posted March 31, 2023

In December 2022, Bobby Perkins was among the first graduates of JMU’s brand new Information Technology (IT) undergraduate program. At JMU, he is best known for his role in JMU Libraries helping faculty with Zoom, projectors, and microphones, but over […]

Virtual Talks from Award-Winning JMU Libraries Faculty

Posted February 21, 2023

We’re pleased to announce two virtual talks from recent award-winning JMU Libraries faculty members: Dr. Juhong Christie Liu was the 2022 Madison Scholar for the JMU Libraries. This award recognizes excellence in scholarly achievement. Dr. Liu is the Director of […]

Feature Friday: “Making” a Difference in The Makery

Posted February 10, 2023

Steve Aderton is a long-time friend of JMU Libraries. He was a student employee in The Makery for two years, helping students and faculty to use technologies like 3-D printers, virtual reality headsets, and laser cutters. He came back as […]

Equipment and Books Moving in Early Spring Semester

Posted January 10, 2023

We’re excited for the Carrier Library renovation and expansion, which will begin in May! We are busy preparing library services and spaces to support you while Carrier is temporarily closed for construction. Starting this month, you’ll see some changes in Carrier and […]

5 Ways We Can Help JMU Faculty Prepare for Spring Semester

Posted January 5, 2023

As you gear up for spring, remember that we are here to support your research and teaching.  Here are 5 things we’re eager to help you with: Originally posted on January 5, 2023; updated on February 6, 2024 to add […]

We Can Help Faculty with Video and Media Production

Posted January 3, 2023

JMU faculty and instructors, do you need videos for your spring classes? We can help you record videos or audio in our recording studio on the 5th floor of Rose Library or in the location of your choice! We also […]

Webex Contract Ends in June

Posted December 8, 2022

JMU’s contract with Webex will end in June 2023. More details to come from JMU Information Technology (IT). If you currently use Webex, you are strongly encouraged to prepare now for this change. You can: Sign up for our virtual […]