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Carrier Library on Schedule to Reopen for Fall 2026

Posted August 19, 2024

Fall semester 2026 is the planned grand reopening date for the renovated and expanded Carrier Library. We’re so excited to welcome everyone back in two years!  Whether you are looking forward to the sweeping views from the grand reading room or […]

August 2024 aerial view of the welcoming arc at the redesigned existing entrance facing D-Hall.

How to Use JMU Libraries: 2024-25

Posted August 17, 2024

Carrier Library may be closed for renovation and expansion until we can welcome you back in time for Fall semester 2026, but you can still get library services and resources in four locations and online! Learn more below or in […]

Call for Proposals: Open and Affordable Community Forum

Posted August 16, 2024

Do you want to connect with others across the Commonwealth of Virginia to explore topics of open and affordable higher education?  You’re invited! The Open and Affordable Community Forum covers existing and emerging issues in open education, open pedagogy, and open educational […]

Faculty Workshops on AI, Canvas, and More

Posted August 12, 2024

This August, we’re offering new workshops to faculty — alongside some favorite workshops from last year. Choose a date below to learn more or sign up before these sessions fill up! Hybrid workshops held both on Zoom and in Rose […]

Director of Research & Education Services Position Open

Posted July 29, 2024

JMU Libraries seeks a Director of Research & Education Services (RES).  We are looking for a colleague who is constructive, curious, and excited to support a dynamic team. The Research and Education Services (RES) team, comprised of liaison librarians, provides information literacy leadership on campus.  This is a full-time, twelve-month, tenure-track […]

We're Hiring Director of Research & Education Services

7 Ways We Can Help Faculty Prepare for Fall

Posted July 24, 2024

As you gear up for the fall, remember that we are here to support your teaching and research. Here are 7 things we’re ready and eager to help you with:  Ready to get started? Request a consultation to get connected […]

Librarian providing instruction

Instructors: Try Free and Low-Cost Online Textbook Options

Posted July 18, 2024

Next semester, try open textbooks! They offer a more affordable alternative for students without compromising on quality. With open textbooks, you have the flexibility to save, share, and revise the material to align with course learning outcomes and equity and […]

Celebrating Three Faculty Members Retiring from JMU Libraries

Posted July 18, 2024

Best wishes to these retiring Libraries faculty members. You will be missed! Brian Cockburn, the JMU Libraries Music Librarian and instructor in the School of Music, is retiring after 30 years! Brian came to JMU because of the opportunity it […]

Headshots of Brian Cockburn, Julia Merkel, and Jennifer Keach.

Read the Washington Post, NYT, WSJ, Chronicle Higher Ed & More

Posted July 9, 2024

Did you know that JMU faculty, staff, and students have online access to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and many other newspapers and magazines? Here are just a few of them: Looking for other news sources from the Libraries? […]

We Deliver! Campus Mail and Scanning Services

Posted July 8, 2024

Get Books Delivered to a Campus Mailbox Did you know that you can have library books delivered directly to your campus mailbox if you are JMU faculty, staff, or a doctoral student? This service includes books and other items from JMU […]