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Find the Quietest Study Spaces at JMU

Posted April 12, 2024

THIS POST REDIRECTS TO: https://www.lib.jmu.edu/students/study-spaces/quiet-study-spaces-at-jmu/ JMU has dozens of great study spots, but when you really need focused time to think, it helps to know where to find JMU’s quietest study spaces: 1. CoB Learning Complex The Quiet Study Space […]

Celebrating National Arab American Heritage Month

Posted April 10, 2024

April is National Arab American Heritage Month! Join us in celebrating and learning more about the rich heritage and contributions of Arab Americans and people with Arab heritage via these resources:  

Borrow Multimedia Equipment from the Libraries

Posted April 10, 2024

Did you know you can borrow microphones, projectors, external hard drives, cameras, tripods, portrait light kits, and more for your professional and personal projects? Reserve equipment three working days before you need it: Submit your request online, then pick up […]

Link Google Scholar to JMU: How and Why?

Posted April 9, 2024

Google Scholar has its limitations (for instance, not all articles you’ll find are peer-reviewed), but it is still a popular research tool. You can get even more out of Google Scholar by identifying JMU as your institution in Settings so […]

JMU Joins the Humanities Commons 

Posted April 8, 2024

We have great news for faculty who work in the humanities and humanistic social sciences! JMU recently joined the Humanities Commons, where you can find open-access scholarship and teaching materials, make interdisciplinary connections, and share your work with an international […]

4 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

Posted April 5, 2024

As Earth Day approaches (April 22, 2024), JMU Libraries invites you to join us in celebrating our planet and exploring ways to promote environmental stewardship. Here, we highlight four opportunities—from immersive exhibits to thought-provoking discussions—for you to engage with environmental […]

Explore the Wonder of the Total Solar Eclipse

Posted April 5, 2024

Back in 2017, Harrisonburg, Virginia, saw nearly 90% solar coverage during a total solar eclipse. On Monday, April 8, 2024, another total solar eclipse will occur, and Harrisonburg and JMU are lucky to look forward to similar 85-90% coverage! It […]

Two Faculty Fellowships with Stipends

Posted April 5, 2024

Did you know that JMU Libraries offers fellowships for JMU faculty? We are currently accepting applications for two fellowships with stipends! Please note that, in recognition of the time commitment involved, fellowship participation will require a signed agreement with your […]

Research Guides: Choose a Subject and Start Here

Posted April 4, 2024

Our Research Guides were created by your liaison librarians to help you find relevant resources related to specific subjects or even courses! Watch our How Research Guides Can Help You tutorial to learn more.