Category: JMU Libraries News

Posted February 27, 2023

JMU Libraries seeks an innovative, collaborative library professional as a Science & Math Librarian. This faculty position will provide instruction, research, and reference assistance to students and faculty within the College of Science & Math (CSM). The position will also […]

Posted February 21, 2023

We’re pleased to announce two virtual talks from recent award-winning JMU Libraries faculty members: Dr. Juhong Christie Liu was the 2022 Madison Scholar for the JMU Libraries. This award recognizes excellence in scholarly achievement. Dr. Liu is the Director of […]

Posted February 17, 2023

A new collection of African American historical records from 1865 to 1904, including voting registers, marriage registers, and other courthouse documents, are now available to access for free online through the Histories along the Blue Ridge digital archive. This digital archive represents […]

Posted February 14, 2023

We’re excited to share that we are preparing to open JMU Libraries Express, a new, temporary service location at 1050 S. Main Street, next to Parking Lot “K”! We plan to open it soon after Carrier Library closes for construction […]

Posted February 10, 2023

Steve Aderton is a long-time friend of JMU Libraries. He was a student employee in The Makery for two years, helping students and faculty to use technologies like 3-D printers, virtual reality headsets, and laser cutters. He came back as […]

Posted February 3, 2023

This summer, JMU adjunct professor Jeannie Harding took advantage of a $2,000 pilot grant from JMU to swap out expensive course materials for open educational resources (OER) to reduce textbook costs for her students, thanks to special funding from JMU. […]

Posted January 31, 2023

A segment on textbook affordability was included in the most recent episode of Breeze TV.  The piece featured an interview with Liz Thompson, our Open Education Librarian. Liz is leading the Libraries’ efforts in course material affordability, working to lower […]

Posted January 30, 2023

As previously announced, some of our books are moving from Carrier Library to Rose Library this semester, including our entire reference collection and many of our social sciences books.   Once the movers start the process of relocating these books in […]

Posted January 26, 2023

Liz Thompson and Yasmeen Shorish were recently invited to respond to the open educational resources (OER) results shared in a national faculty survey. Visit this story from Ithaka S+R to learn about their experiences supporting faculty, perceptions and uses of […]

Posted January 25, 2023

Are you concerned about the high cost of textbooks for your students? Open or no-cost materials offer an alternative to traditional textbooks and allow instructors to customize, save, and share course materials for free. Apply by March 6, 2023 for […]