Category: JMU Libraries News

Posted April 5, 2023

It’s textbook adoption time! The deadline to nail down your spring textbook choices with the bookstore is almost here. Next semester, try open textbooks. They offer a more affordable alternative for students without compromising on quality. Get started here:  Reminders: Need […]

Posted April 4, 2023

You may have noticed that we recently moved many books from Carrier to Rose, and now our staff are moving to new offices. We want to give a massive shout-out to the JMU Movers and all the JMU Libraries faculty […]

Posted April 3, 2023

Now in Rose Library: In preparation for the Carrier renovation, the Community Seed Library has moved to Rose Library, across from the elevators on the first floor.  You can donate or pick up seeds at Rose Library or Massanutten Regional […]

Posted March 31, 2023

In December 2022, Bobby Perkins was among the first graduates of JMU’s brand new Information Technology (IT) undergraduate program. At JMU, he is best known for his role in JMU Libraries helping faculty with Zoom, projectors, and microphones, but over […]

Posted March 24, 2023

Did you know that almost everyone in JMU Libraries is currently preparing for an office move or service location move? We are adjusting space usage across all of our library locations to make the Carrier renovation possible! Some staff and […]

Posted March 23, 2023

The library book drop by Burruss Hall will be removed on March 31. It will be relocated to Parking Lot K, near the new, temporary location that we’re preparing at 1050 S. Main St. Learn about all our book drop […]

Posted March 20, 2023

Special Collections is temporarily closed. All Special Collections services and materials are unavailable for part of Spring and Summer 2023 while professional movers relocate collections and furniture to prepare for the Carrier Library renovation and expansion. Temporary location: While Carrier […]

Posted March 3, 2023

The Blue Ridge Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) has given JMU Libraries a Summit Award for the Carrier Renovation and Expansion website! JMU Libraries was selected as the “gold” winner—the highest level—in the “Website” category. The award […]

Posted March 2, 2023

As we prepare for the Carrier Library renovation and expansion, course reserves will be electronic only for Summer 2023, with the exception of the Music Library and ETMC, which will still offer physical course reserves for summer courses. For more […]

Posted March 2, 2023

Explore an Exhibit It’s Women’s History Month! This March, we invite you to explore six exhibits that were created or supported by Libraries staff: 1. The 19th Amendment: A History of Women’s Rights at JMU: Find historic JMU photos, an […]