Category: JMU Libraries News

Posted May 2, 2022

You can now use Canvas Studio, JMU’s new platform for recording, storing, and sharing instructional media. It is currently available to all JMU faculty, staff, and students who have a Canvas account, and will fully replace Techsmith Knowmia in July. […]

Posted April 28, 2022

We know that stress can take a toll on academic performance and overall health. Add in a short time-frame at the end of every semester when all assignments are due and the whole campus feels tense and overwhelmed. Add in […]

Posted April 21, 2022

Over a decade of concerns about accessibility and ADA compliance, health and life-safety for students and staff, and overall navigability of our aging Carrier Library are motivating plans for a building renovation and expansion. Our goal is to create a […]

Posted April 19, 2022

Join us in celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month!  Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated nationally in May and at JMU in April as a time to celebrate the contributions of Asian American & Pacific Islander communities around the world. Keep […]

Posted April 13, 2022

All JMU and Harrisonburg community members are invited to an online event celebrating local immigrant storytelling, specifically the stories featured in the Harrisonburg 360 Podcast. Created by students in Dr. Allison Fagan’s English class at JMU, this podcast ethically elevates the […]

Posted April 12, 2022

Did you know you can have books and other items from JMU Libraries delivered right to your office? This service is available to JMU faculty, staff, and doctoral students—and it includes items from Interlibrary Loan (ILL)! Just follow the steps […]

Posted April 11, 2022

Here’s what you need to know about using the Libraries in Spring 2022: Masks (updated April 11) Beginning April 11, masks will be optional in the Libraries. View JMU’s masking requirements page for more information. Spaces and Hours Most library spaces are available during our standard hours […]

Posted April 4, 2022

Our partnership with the JMU History Department and Rockingham County Circuit Court to digitize thousands of courthouse records was covered by the Daily News Record, WHSV-TV3, NBC29, and The Harrisonburg Citizen.  Learn more about the Histories Along the Blue Ridge […]

Posted April 4, 2022

JMU is planning for an exciting renovation and expansion of Carrier Library. Hearing a wide range of student perspectives is a key part of this process. Please join an important discussion with architects and fellow students to help us envision […]

Posted March 22, 2022

JMU Librarians Carolyn Schubert, Malia Willey, and Alyssa Young were recently honored by an Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) committee for their exceptional work to create a new tutorial! Their online asynchronous tutorial, “What’s Behind a Web Search? Bias and Algorithms,” was inspired partly by […]