Category: JMU Libraries News
Gradescope Bubble Sheet Replacing Scantron on May 20
Posted March 31, 2025
If you use Scantron for test scoring, this is your reminder that you must transition to the new and improved test scoring system—Gradescope Bubble Sheet—by May 20, 2025. Contact:
Exhibit Opening Reception on April 11: Symphony of Abstraction
Posted March 31, 2025
You’re invited to the opening reception of a new art exhibit in the Music Library featuring art that illustrates the complexity, tension, and beauty of music. Music possesses an inherent beauty and structure that can deeply impact a person’s mood […]
JMU’s Course Evaluation System Will Be Offline May 26-30
Posted March 31, 2025
JMU’s online course evaluation system, Blue, will be offline and inaccessible from May 26-30 for a system upgrade. Instructors and faculty: you should plan to download the PDF versions of the Spring 2025 reports to your computer if you need […]
Faculty: Apply for a $2000 Grant to Switch to Open (No-Cost) Course Materials
Posted March 27, 2025
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 May 2, 2025 for an Open Adopt Grant, which awards $2,000 to instructors to support the integration of […]
10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do in the Music Library
Posted March 27, 2025
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 […]
Freely Available Photos and Music for Assignments
Posted March 27, 2025
If any of your assignments require images, music, or video files, check out these resources that are freely available or licensed by JMU Libraries: For more sources for images, audio, video, and fonts and icons, check out our Free Media […]
Worried About Textbook Costs? MyMadison Shows Courses with No-Cost or Low-Cost Course Materials
Posted March 27, 2025
Students, did you know that when you are enrolling in courses, you can filter your course search for those with low-cost or no-cost course materials? If the total cost of textbooks for a course is $40 or less at the […]
Celebrating National Arab American Heritage Month
Posted March 27, 2025
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:
Celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month
Posted March 27, 2025
JMU locally celebrates Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month in April. Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month is observed nationally in May. Join us in celebrating and learning more about the contributions of Asian American & Pacific Islander communities, by exploring these resources: […]
Read The Chronicle of Higher Education for Free
Posted March 25, 2025
Did you know that the Libraries provides JMU with unlimited access to The Chronicle of Higher Education online? The Chronicle covers academia in the U.S. and publishes online content every weekday. Our subscription provides unlimited access to The Chronicle’s online […]
