Category: JMU Libraries News

Posted January 11, 2022

Dear JMU faculty colleagues, As you prepare for Spring semester, please remember that we in the Libraries are dedicated to helping you: 1. Get Canvas support Contact the Libraries’ Learning Technology Services group at 540-568-5312 or LIDdesk@jmu.edu for help with […]

Posted January 10, 2022

This Spring, we are providing wireless microphones for instructors to use in the classroom. These over-the-ear microphones allow instructors to walk freely around the classroom. To request a wireless microphone:  If you previously received a microphone, you do not need to […]

Posted January 6, 2022

Join our new community of practice to learn how to create engaging presentations with interactive polls, quizzes, word clouds, and more, using Mentimeter. Participants will receive a six-month “Pro” subscription to Mentimeter, worth $150. Learn best practices from experts and […]

Posted January 4, 2022

Posted December 8, 2021

As you prepare your courses for the spring, consider joining one of our Welcome Back to Teaching for Spring 2022 virtual office hours! Who will be there? Our virtual office hours offer a chance for any JMU instructor to chat with experienced […]

Posted November 29, 2021

This #GivingTuesday, consider making a gift to support the JMU Community Seed Library at JMU Libraries. Our seed library provides seeds to any member of the community (no library card necessary!) and accepts donations of seeds from local seed savers. […]

Posted November 18, 2021

James Madison University Special Collections is pleased to announce that the Ruth and Lowell Toliver Collection of Newman Family Papers is now fully processed and available for research. The Newman Family Papers document George Ambrose Newman (1855-1944), Black educator and […]

Posted November 16, 2021

Need to chill out? Gather together—or turn off your video—and practice virtual meditation & mindfulness with De-Stress for Success. Mindfulness techniques may be helpful in this unique stressful year. Studies have shown that mindfulness correlates with reduced emotional exhaustion and […]

Posted November 15, 2021

Rose Library and Carrier Library will have modified hours during JMU’s Thanksgiving break. The Ask the Library desks in Rose and Carrier will be staffed during these open hours. All other library services will be unavailable during JMU’s Thanksgiving break.  […]

Posted November 15, 2021

JMU Libraries seeks a innovative, collaborative library professional as a second Business Librarian. Working as a team member with the current Business Librarian, this faculty position will provide instruction, research, and reference assistance to students and faculty within the College […]