Category: JMU Libraries News

Posted August 31, 2022

by Elaine Kaye and Jessica Del VecchioOriginally published in the JMU CFI Teaching Toolbox In the summer of 2020, I (Jessica) turned to Instructional Designer Elaine Kaye from JMU Libraries for assistance in putting my courses online. Here we discuss our partnership and […]

Posted August 30, 2022

The Libraries and JMU Research and Scholarship have launched a new pilot program to help faculty and staff with the cost of open access article publication charges (a.k.a. article processing charges or APCs). This is great news for JMU researchers […]

Posted August 29, 2022

JMU faculty members now have access to “Course Reading List,” a new feature in Canvas! This tool is designed to help instructors share course readings with an easy-to-access list. Faculty can use the tool to build reading lists that include […]

Posted August 23, 2022

A new and expanded Carrier Library is on the horizon! The Commonwealth of Virginia recently approved funding for a major renovation and expansion of Carrier Library. This support will help us create a more welcoming, safe, inclusive campus library with […]

Posted August 22, 2022

As you get ready for the start of classes, remember that we are here to support your research and teaching. Here are 6 things we can help you with: 1. Fine-tuning your Canvas courses: Our instructional designers can help you […]

Posted August 22, 2022

This fall, we are providing instructors with over-the-ear microphones that work with wireless microphone systems installed in select classrooms. These microphones allow you to walk freely around the classroom, and they are yours to keep. To request a wireless microphone:  […]

Posted August 19, 2022

Meet our newest liaison librarian: Valerie Linsinbigler! JMU Libraries is working to meet the growing demands for information skills in business disciplines. Valerie Linsinbigler is joining Elizabeth Price as a liaison librarian who will work exclusively with College of Business […]

Posted August 11, 2022

Posted August 11, 2022

Opening the door to the classroom on the first day of a new semester is an experience filled with promise. And part of that promise at JMU includes reliable, intuitive, cutting-edge technology. Classroom experiences are some of the richest and […]

Posted August 10, 2022

JMU Libraries will be closed on Thursday and Friday, August 11 and 12, for staff development. If you need access to study space, computers, or printers, the Rose 24/7 area is always available with a swipe of your JACard. Our […]