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Category: JMU Libraries News

Connecting the Past and the Future of Carrier Library with 3D Technology

Posted October 31, 2023

The Makery in Rose Library recently helped to bridge the gap between the past and the future of Carrier Library using the power of 3D scanning and printing technology. While preparing for the renovation of Carrier Library, the construction team […]

Ethiopian Heritage & Culture Camp in The Makery

Posted October 30, 2023

In July 2023, the JMU Libraries makerspace had the opportunity to host about 70 children adopted from Ethiopia and their families as part of the annual Ethiopian Heritage & Culture Camp. The children, ages 4-16, spent an afternoon creating symbols […]

Shenandoah Valley History Comes Alive in Four New Local History Collections

Posted October 27, 2023

The history of the Shenandoah Valley just got more accessible! JMU Libraries Special Collections recently acquired and processed four important collections that document the history of the beautiful valley that is home to JMU.   “It was really a treat to […]

International OA Week: Online Events & Open Access APC Fund

Posted October 24, 2023

It’s International Open Access (OA) Week! To celebrate, we’re promoting several online OA Week events and sharing important context on our Open Access APC Fund to help faculty and staff with the costs of publishing open access articles: Why is […]

Carrier Renovation Work Uncovers Hidden Gems from 1939

Posted October 24, 2023

Do you know that feeling you get when you find something you didn’t even realize was lost? It’s that mix of gratitude and delight with a dash of surprise. That’s the feeling we had in the Libraries when we uncovered the […]

Open Access Week 2023: Community over Commercialization

Posted October 17, 2023

Not all approaches to scholarly communication prioritize the best interests of the public and the academic community. Open Access Week provides an opportunity to discuss open scholarship—and whose interests are served by it. This year’s Open Access Week theme, “Community […]

Special Collections Now Open by Appointment

Posted October 16, 2023

After a temporary closure to move out of Carrier Library, the Special Collections Reading Room is available by appointment in its temporary location on the second floor of Burruss Hall. Plan a visit to Special Collections. What is Special Collections? Staff and […]

Fragile Supply Chains and 3D Printing in the Classroom

Posted October 12, 2023

When Bill Ritchie, CSX professor of Business Management in JMU’s College of Business, went looking for a partner to help him demonstrate to students in a supply-chain class how 3D scanning and printing can provide a margin of safety against […]

Top 3 FAQs about the Carrier Renovation & Expansion

Posted October 5, 2023

Do you have questions about the Carrier Library renovation and expansion?  Here are answers to the 3 questions we get the most: Check out our award-winning Carrier Renovation & Expansion website for news and updates, previews of the new Carrier, […]

Starbucks in Rose Library Now Open

Posted October 5, 2023

The renovation of the Starbucks in Rose Library is complete, and the location has reopened! Check out the JMU Dining website for cafe hours and more information.