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Category: JMU Libraries News

International Pronouns Day: October 16, 2024

Posted October 10, 2024

Happy International Pronouns Day!  What is International Pronouns Day? Celebrated on the 3rd Wednesday of each October, International Pronouns Day seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace.  Why are personal pronouns important? Referring to people by […]

Fall Break Hours in the Libraries

Posted October 9, 2024

JMU Libraries will offer modified hours during JMU’s Fall Break. If you plan to visit a library or access a service from October 16-20, please check our Hours page ahead of time. As always, you can swipe in to the […]

Check Out the Progress on Carrier Library

Posted October 8, 2024

Curious to see how construction on Carrier Library is coming along? Check out this before-and-after aerial video of the project site in 3 stages from May 2023 to July 2024! We also have new photos of the progress on the Carrier Library renovation and […]

Reception for New Exhibit in the Music Library: Fri 11/8 at 4pm

Posted October 8, 2024

Join us for a reception to open a new art exhibit in the JMU Music Library!  “Discord and Harmony” features art by students in the JMU School of Art, Design, and Art History (SADAH) and the School of Media Arts and Design (SMAD). […]

excerpt of one of the pieces of art in the exhibit

Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month and Health Literacy Month (Book Display)

Posted October 8, 2024

October is LGBTQ+ History Month and Health Literacy Month! Health literacy is the ability of individuals to find, understand, and use information to make health-related decisions for themselves and others. There are numerous health literacies, including sexual, mental, and personal. […]

photo of the display

Watch Carrier Library Take Shape on Construction Camera

Posted October 4, 2024

Have you checked out the Carrier Library construction camera? It takes photos throughout the day so you can see what the construction team is working on! Select from two camera views on the dashboard, then check out these cool features: 1. The “Time […]

15 Things Anyone at JMU Can Do at the ETMC

Posted September 30, 2024

The Educational Technology & Media Center (ETMC) is one of the best-kept secrets on campus. Many people think it’s just for Education students because it’s located in Memorial Hall, but it’s open to everyone! Here are 15 things anyone can […]

No Permit? No Problem! 15-Minute Parking at JMU Libraries Express

Posted September 30, 2024

JMU Libraries Express (our temporary library location at 1050 S. Main Street) has four 15-minute parking spaces that do not require a permit! This makes JMU Libraries Express our best location to pick up or drop off books if you […]

Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month

Posted September 30, 2024

All October long, join us in celebrating the creations and contributions of members of the expansive LGBTQ+ communities. LGBTQ+ History Month was first recognized in 1994 and aims to champion the stories, histories, historical figures, and civil rights movements of […]

photo of a diverse group of people on a rainbow backdrop

Discord & Dialogue: Civic Engagement and Civil Discourse on Campus and Beyond (Book Display)

Posted September 27, 2024

How do people move from discord to dialogue? How can civil discourse help us move forward despite disagreements? How can complex issues and challenges be explored and debated productively? There are no easy answers to these questions, whether in the […]