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Category: JMU Libraries News

New Photos of Carrier Library’s Transformation in a Short Video

Posted February 14, 2025

We’re excited to share new images showcasing the remarkable transformation occurring in the heart of campus as the Carrier Library renovation and expansion project progresses smoothly and on schedule.  Check out our short video featuring architectural renderings of the future Carrier Library […]

Designing an Accessible Syllabus for Inclusive Learning: Workshop for JMU Faculty

Posted February 13, 2025

Access to your class syllabus is vital for the success of an ever-evolving population of JMU students. Join this workshop for JMU faculty to explore the multiple paths of representation for an inclusive and accessible syllabus and learn about applying […]

Need Something We Don’t Have? Try Interlibrary Loan

Posted February 11, 2025

You may be familiar with Interlibrary Loan (ILL) – when you need a book, article, or another resource that’s unavailable or not part of JMU’s collection, you submit an ILL request, and we use a global network of libraries to […]

10 Tips for Finding Great Study Spaces at JMU

Posted February 11, 2025

Even during midterms and finals week, there are plenty of empty seats available all over campus if you know where to look! In fact, JMU offers study spaces in over 30 buildings! Here are 10 top tips for finding good […]

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Faculty Office Hours: Gradescope and Bubble Sheets

Posted February 11, 2025

Looking for help with Gradescope or Bubble Sheets? Our small-group online sessions for up to 4 JMU faculty members offer personalized support tailored to your needs. Get hands-on guidance with setting up assignments, streamlining grading workflows, and managing bubble sheet exams. Bring […]

Help the Seed Library Grow This Spring 

Posted January 28, 2025

Are you ordering seeds for your own garden this year? If you have some left over, consider donating them to JMU’s Community Seed Library! We are happy to accept store-bought seeds, partially used packets, or seeds saved from your garden. […]

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More Dynamic Leadership Library Makes Its Debut

Posted January 28, 2025

The School of Strategic Leadership Studies (SSLS) has partnered with JMU Libraries to transform their Leadership Instruments Library (LIL) into a more accessible, user-friendly, and evolving resource for leadership scholars and researchers. Originally a collection of static PDFs, the LIL […]

Centering and Celebrating Black History

Posted January 28, 2025

February is Black History Month, an opportunity to bring intentional focus to the centering and celebrating of Black history. We’ve compiled this list of local Black history resources, books, films, and other avenues to dig deeper into our local and […]

We Can Help Faculty with Video and Media Production

Posted January 28, 2025

Do you need to create videos or other media for your classes? We can help faculty record videos or audio in our video production studio on the 5th floor of Rose Library—or in the location of your choice! We also […]

Borrow Multimedia Equipment from the Libraries

Posted January 28, 2025

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 […]