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Category: Giving to JMU Libraries News

The Library of the Future (from the “Being the Change” podcast)

Posted December 5, 2024

The Carrier Library renovation currently underway is a stunning project that will ultimately grace campus with a facility befitting JMU’s rise. Join Dean of Libraries Bethany Nowviskie and members of her team to hear more about this exciting addition to […]

‘It’ll be there long after we’re gone’: Carrier Library wing to be named after alumnus (from The Breeze)

Posted December 5, 2024

Stan (’54) and Rosemary Jones donated $2.5 million to JMU in Nov. 2024 to be put toward the current renovation of Carrier Library. In appreciation, the “new” wing of Carrier Library will be named after the couple, according to a […]

JMU Libraries is working to make textbooks more affordable

Posted November 21, 2024

At JMU Libraries, free and equitable access to information is at the core of what we do. Here are four ways we are working to make textbooks and other academic resources more freely available for JMU students: 1. We encourage […]

Feature Friday: Getting Black Humanities Research on the Map

Posted September 19, 2024

For the last nine years, JMU faculty member Mollie Godfrey and former faculty member Seán McCarthy have been working alongside local Harrisonburg community members and students on a project to recover the histories of a local Black teacher–Lucy F. Simms–and […]

African-American woman presenting to a group of college students in front of panels showing old photographs

The Future Anatomy Room at Carrier Library: Enhancing Engaged Learning at JMU

Posted September 16, 2024

Among the many exciting features of the renovated and expanded Carrier Library will be a state-of-the-art Anatomy Room. Here, JMU students will experience “hands-on learning” in the truest sense as they use three-dimensional anatomical models such as skeletons, hearts, skulls, […]

Two students view a hanging human skeleton

Modern, gorgeous and classic: Carrier Library’s historic revival (from The Breeze)

Posted September 4, 2024

Carrier Library is on track to officially open in fall 2026, with its construction crew uncovering historic decorations during the renovation process, as well as updating accessibility accommodations.   Director of Communications and Outreach for JMU Libraries Kristen Shuyler said the […]

Top 7 Collaborations Between JMU Faculty and The Makery

Posted August 27, 2024

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, […]

photo of 6 students standing in front of giant JMU letters holding their print designs from The Makery

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.