Category: Featured News
Are You Ready to Vote This Fall?
Posted October 12, 2026
The student vote is the decisive factor in many election races. How can we help make sure everyone who’s eligible to vote is registered to vote? Why do students need help with voting information? Some college students are new to […]
Exhibition Reception on Oct. 22: Carrier Library Art Galleries
Posted September 23, 2026
All are invited to the Carrier Library Art Galleries Opening Reception, presented in collaboration with the JMU School of Art, Design and Art History (SADAH) on Thursday, October 22, from 3 to 5 p.m. The featured exhibitions showcase art and […]
Welcome Home to Carrier Library: An Open House for Homecoming
Posted September 22, 2026
All are invited to a special Welcome Home Open House at Carrier Library as part of the QuadFest activities! Although this open house is designed for alumni and friends visiting for JMU Homecoming, anyone in the JMU or local community […]
Take a Video Tour of JMU’s 4 Library Locations
Posted August 25, 2026
JMU’s four library locations are open and we’re ready to support you this fall, whether you’re seeking spaces for quiet focus or collaboration, specialized technology, scholarly resources, books for fun, or expert support from Libraries staff and faculty. Watch our […]
16 Things We Can’t Wait for Dukes To Discover in Carrier Library
Posted August 19, 2026
We’re so happy to welcome you (back) to Carrier Library, which just reopened after three years of renovation! Stop by, explore the floorplans, watch President Jim’s welcome video, or keep reading to learn about a few of the things waiting […]
New Book Display Celebrating JMU Alumni Authors
Posted August 14, 2026
Carrier Library has long served as an intellectual crossroads at the heart of campus—a place where generations of Dukes have gathered, collaborated, and found inspiration. To celebrate the reopening of this beloved building and Homecoming 2026, we are proud to showcase a collection […]
What New Faculty Need to Know About JMU Libraries
Posted August 10, 2026
We want to welcome all new faculty members to JMU! We’re so glad you’re here. Here are the top 6 things JMU Libraries can do to help you succeed at JMU: 1. Advance your research: We can help you advance […]
8 Ways We Can Help Faculty Prepare for Fall
Posted August 6, 2026
As you gear up for the fall, remember that we are here to support your teaching and research. Here are the things we’re ready and eager to help you with. […]
Top 8 Collaborations Between JMU Faculty and The Makery
Posted August 4, 2026
You probably know The Makery—the makerspace in Rose Library that offers workshops and multimedia software and equipment to JMU students, faculty, and staff. Maybe you’ve attended a workshop or stopped by to use the sewing machines, laser cutters, electronics workbench, […]
Fun Reads and Movies for Summer
Posted August 3, 2026
Looking for something fun to read or watch this summer? Look for our Graphic Novels and Popular Books shelves on Carrier Library’s first floor in the double-height space in the Jones Wing, pictured here. Or check out our Fun Reads […]
