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11 Easy Ways Faculty Can Make Textbooks More Affordable

Posted December 10, 2024

Textbook costs are a serious issue for many JMU students. According to a Spring 2024 survey, 39% of JMU students chose not to enroll in a class due to the cost of textbooks and 30% of students said they take fewer […]

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Meet our Graduate Assistants for 2024-25

Posted December 9, 2024

You know that JMU Libraries provides great resources and professional services, but did you also know that we provide undergraduate and graduate students with valuable real-world work experiences? JMU Libraries couldn’t do all that we do without the dedication of […]

6 Ways We Can Help Faculty Prepare for Spring Semester

Posted December 6, 2024

It’s almost the end of the semester! As you wrap up fall, reflect, and start preparing for spring, remember that even though Carrier is under construction, we are here to support your research and teaching. Here are 6 things we’re eager […]

Read Magazines for Free with Flipster

Posted December 5, 2024

Explore 65 magazines online with Flipster—no subscriptions, physical copies, or recycling needed! Read entire magazines cover to cover, including images, ads, comics, and even crosswords. You can flip through or search for something specific.  To share content with others, you […]

Library Hours for Finals Week, Winter Break, and Winter Session

Posted November 23, 2024

JMU Libraries will offer modified hours during finals week, winter break, and winter session: Look before you leave: If you plan to use library facilities or services on these dates, please check our hours page first. 24/7 Space: The 24-hour space in Rose Library is available […]

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10 Tips for Finding Great Study Spaces at JMU

Posted November 23, 2024

Even during midterms and finals week, there are plenty of empty seats available all over campus if you know where to look! In fact, JMU offers study spaces in over 30 buildings! Here are 10 top tips for finding good […]

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Couple invests $2.5M to name new wing of Carrier Library (from JMU News)

Posted November 13, 2024

Seventy years after graduating from Madison College, Stan Jones (’54) and his wife, Rosemary Hayes Jones, name the expanded wing of Carrier Library with a $2.5 million gift to the university. When Stan Jones (’54) enrolled at Madison College as […]

Open Access = Greater Impact: Insights from JMU’s Ben Selznick 

Posted October 19, 2024

In celebration of International Open Access Week (October 21-27), we interviewed JMU faculty member Ben Selznick, an associate professor in the School of Strategic Leadership Studies who has published 5 articles in open access journals.  Keep reading to find out […]

Preserving JMU Tradition: The Bluestone on the Carrier Library Renovation and Expansion

Posted October 17, 2024

Take a moment to envision JMU’s gorgeous campus. What’s the first image of our campus that comes to mind? Is it the vibrant purple and gold flower beds, the sunsets from east campus, or the iconic bluestone that gives the […]

Artificial Intelligence Workshops in November

Posted October 15, 2024

Join a workshop to explore the complex and ever-changing world of artificial intelligence (AI). Open to all faculty, students, and staff, our AI workshops are offered with support from JMU IT. Choose one or more of these workshops, held in […]

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