Category: Exhibits

Posted April 5, 2017

“When unique voices are united in a common cause, they make history.”  Gloria Steinem Come browse a collection of books in Carrier and Rose that showcase the struggles women face and the reformers who have propelled social change for women […]

Posted March 9, 2017

A new book display in Carrier Library, “All Together, One: Stories of our Humanity,” highlights works by and about immigrants and refugees from seven countries affected by recent executive orders. This display focuses on film, art, and literature from these […]

Posted March 6, 2017

For the entire month of March, the Center for International Stabilization and Recovery’s (CISR) Post-Conflict Recovery Week (PCRW) invites you to check out the current book display and display case in Rose Library. Please browse our displays to learn more […]

Posted March 2, 2017

In honor of JMU’s 8th annual Disability Awareness Week,Carrier Library will host a variety of resources concerning disabilities. Here, you can find everything from information on disability rights to personal stories and thought-provoking films. We hope this display provides you […]

Posted February 9, 2017

For over sixteen years, the JMU community has submitted photographs to the Office of International Programs documenting its travels outside the U.S. and around the globe. The JMU Libraries celebrate the winners by decorating the walls of Carrier and Rose […]

Posted January 31, 2017

GEOLOGY (noun) ge-ol-o-gy: the science that deals with the Earth’s physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it. In other words: the study of the Earth. Why is Geology an important science? We live on […]

Posted January 12, 2017

From Florence Nightingale to Nurse Jackie, the practices and images of nurses have changed over time. New book displays in Rose and Carrier highlight resources on the history of nursing and representations of nurses from the JMU collections. In addition […]

Posted January 12, 2017

The JMU Music Library’s Little Gallery Underground is launching a new show, “LET Talent.” It features work by Libraries & Educational Technologies (LET) staff members.  The exhibit is open now through March 9 with an opening reception on Friday, January […]

Posted November 29, 2016

“Picture books can make you laugh, cry, wonder, and become inspired. You can learn about people, places, and events in history. You can learn about friendship and love. You can learn about what it means to be a good human […]

Posted November 28, 2016

Need a break from more serious studies? Looking for a fun read over an extended break? Pick up a new graphic novel series from the Rose or Carrier book display today! For your perusal are several volumes each from series […]