Category: JMU Libraries News
Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month
Posted September 30, 2024
All October long, join us in celebrating the creations and contributions of members of the expansive LGBTQ+ communities. LGBTQ+ History Month was first recognized in 1994 and aims to champion the stories, histories, historical figures, and civil rights movements of […]
Discord & Dialogue: Civic Engagement and Civil Discourse on Campus and Beyond (Book Display)
Posted September 27, 2024
How do people move from discord to dialogue? How can civil discourse help us move forward despite disagreements? How can complex issues and challenges be explored and debated productively? There are no easy answers to these questions, whether in the […]
Faculty: Apply for a $2000 Grant to Switch to Open (No-Cost) Course Materials
Posted September 26, 2024
JMU faculty, do you want to swap out an expensive textbook for an option that is open, available through JMU Libraries, or otherwise cost-free for your students? Apply by November 13, 2024 for an Open Adopt Grant, which awards $2,000 to instructors to support the integration of […]
Can I Show It? Copyright for Public Film Screenings and Events
Posted September 26, 2024
JMU groups often look to the Libraries for guidance on licensing and copyright when hosting a film screening or event. If you want to show a film outside of a class, make sure JMU has public performance rights for that […]
Places to Study or Work While Carrier is Closed
Posted September 26, 2024
Places to Study or Work in JMU Libraries While Carrier Library is closed for renovation and expansion, you still have four library locations to use! Check out this list of the top 15 places to study or work in JMU […]
The Top 5 Things that Future Dukes Need to Know about JMU Libraries
Posted September 24, 2024
1. JMU Libraries helps students with their academic and creative projects, for classes or for fun! We help students level up their research skills to meet the challenge of college-level assignments. But we also help them explore their creative side […]
New workshop: “Demystifying Data: An Introduction to Data Literacy”
Posted September 23, 2024
In the digital age, data is everywhere—but how can we make sense of it? In today’s data-driven world, understanding how to find, assess, and manage data is essential. This introductory workshop will explore the core concepts of data literacy, guiding […]
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 […]
JMU Libraries Making Headlines: Recent Features and Collaborations
Posted September 17, 2024
In case you missed them, here are recent stories by local media and JMU News that feature projects supported by JMU Libraries: Find these stories and more on our JMU Libraries in the News page.
Are You Ready to Vote This Fall?
Posted September 16, 2024
The student vote is the decisive factor in many election races. How can we help make sure everyone is registered to vote? Why do students need help? Some college students are new to voting, may think registering will be difficult, don’t […]