Category: JMU Libraries News
Hours and Services for JMU Spring Break
Posted February 18, 2025
During JMU’s 2025 spring break, Rose Library will offer these hours: Look before you leave: Please check the hours and access information for JMU Libraries Express, the Music Library, Special Collections, the Learning Innovations & Design Desk, and The Makery […]
2 JMU Faculty Awarded Grants to Create Open Textbooks
Posted February 18, 2025
Two JMU faculty members were recently selected as recipients for the statewide Open Course Grants program: Here’s what Dr. Johnson had to say: “‘I wrote Dear Computer for many reasons. To save students money, to clarify and organize my own […]
Tracking Government Information Changes
Posted February 18, 2025
As reported by the New York Times, various United States government websites are being modified to comply with President Trump’s recent Executive Orders. Faculty and students regularly use government information sources for teaching, grant writing, and research purposes. Modifications to […]
Sea Changes Poetry Exhibit and Reception at Furious Flower
Posted February 17, 2025
Dive into Sea Changes, an immersive exhibit of Black poetry now on display at the Furious Flower Poetry Center. Curated by Bethany Nowviskie and Kimberly Gillette of JMU Libraries, this broadside exhibit explores powerful themes of endurance through shifting tides […]
Faculty Forum: Exploring Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Teaching & Learning
Posted February 17, 2025
Join fellow JMU faculty from a variety of disciplines for an interactive forum on responsibly using generative AI in teaching and learning. Whether you’re new to AI or already integrating it into courses, this online faculty forum offers a collaborative […]
Apply by March 23 for Summer Stipend for Transitioning to OER
Posted February 17, 2025
The JMU Libraries Summer Stipend for Transitioning to OER provides funding for faculty to do critical course redesign work, such as developing new assignments and graded activities, when transitioning to an open textbook or other open educational resources (OER).
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 […]
