Category: Giving to JMU Libraries News
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 […]
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, […]
Open Educational Resources Address College Costs (from JMU News)
Posted September 12, 2024
Modern, gorgeous and classic: Carrier Library’s historic revival (from The Breeze)
Posted September 4, 2024
In a Year of Change, Dukes Deliver (from JMU News)
Posted August 29, 2024
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, […]
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 […]
Award-Winning JMU Libraries Employees in 2023-24
Posted May 9, 2024
Please join us in celebrating the JMU Libraries faculty members and student employees who won JMU awards this year! Hermione DeWitt Hermione DeWitt was named JMU’s Student Employee of the Year. Hermione worked in the Libraries’ Makery for three years, […]
10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do in the Music Library
Posted April 1, 2024
The Music Library in the basement of the Music Building might be one of the greatest hidden gems on the Quad. Many people think because of its location that it’s just for Music students, but everyone is welcome! Keep reading […]
Marking the Progress: The Future Carrier Library Emerges
Posted February 16, 2024
There comes a time in every construction project when you can begin to see the completed building. The project usually begins with drawings, site-work, and the delivery of materials. Progress can feel slow. And sometimes progress is hidden; spaces are […]