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Category: JMU Libraries News

New Workshop on Oct. 21: Research Your Vote

Posted September 22, 2026

Voting is one of the foundational privileges and responsibilities of American citizenship. Our new workshop, open to all students, faculty, and staff, offers practical strategies for researching your ballot. This nonpartisan session won’t tell you who to vote for, but […]

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Shenandoah Valley Archives Fair on Oct. 14

Posted September 16, 2026

Explore local history, careers, and more at this drop-in event featuring 14 archives from around the Shenandoah Valley.

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Workshops on AI Literacy and Data Literacy

Posted September 16, 2026

JMU Libraries is offering three workshops this fall on data literacy and AI literacy. Developing skills in data management and ethical use of artificial intelligence is increasingly vital for academic and professional success. Consider signing up for one or more […]

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2 JMU Faculty Awarded Grants to Use Open Textbooks

Posted September 15, 2026

Two JMU faculty members were recently selected to receive statewide VIVA Open Grants: All Open Creation grant projects are peer-reviewed, copyedited, and checked for accessibility by VIVA Open Publishing, before making them available with an open license to students throughout […]

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“‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’ Town and Gown in the Friendly City” Exhibit in Carrier Library

Posted September 15, 2026

Explore the historic and present-day town-gown relationship between JMU, Harrisonburg, and the surrounding community at “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?,” a new exhibit in the Distinctive Collections Exhibition Space on the second floor of Carrier Library. Within a college town, […]

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Art Exhibit Reception in the Music Library on Sept. 18

Posted September 10, 2026

Discover the beauty of penmanship at Rhythm of Scripts, a new exhibit in the Music Library’s The little Gallery Underground featuring the work of Professor Zenab Bastawala of JMU’s School of Art, Design, and Art History.   Join us for a reception celebrating the […]

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Moving OneDrive Links to Microsoft Education in Canvas before September 17

Posted September 10, 2026

Due to recent changes in Microsoft, there may be steps you need to take before September 17, 2026, if: What’s changing? Microsoft just announced a backend change in Canvas – they are replacing the current OneDrive (Legacy) tool with a […]

Preserving history, building the future: Inside the new Carrier Library (from JMU News)

Posted September 8, 2026

Explore the transformation of James Madison University’s newly renovated and expanded Carrier Library through a series of photos. Discover how this project preserves historic 1939 architecture while delivering state-of-the-art spaces—including high-tech makerspaces, light-filled reading rooms, the Furious Flower Poetry Center, […]

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Grand Reopening of Carrier Library on September 10

Posted September 4, 2026

After years of planning, renovation, and anticipation, it’s time to celebrate the Grand Reopening of Carrier Library, a renewed space for teaching, learning, and discovery at JMU. All are welcome to join President Jim, Dean Bethany Nowviskie, and our JMU […]

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Homecoming Book Talk with Alumna Rachel McRady on Oct. 15

Posted September 4, 2026

This Homecoming, JMU Libraries is co-hosting a book talk featuring JMU alumna Rachel McRady, an Emmy Award-winning writer, editor, and author of the acclaimed debut novel Sun Seekers. All staff, students, faculty, alumni, and friends are invited to The Stories […]

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