Category: JMU Libraries News

Posted November 2, 2021

Did you know that VIVA and JMU Libraries provide seamless support for some article processing charges (APCs)? This means that, as a JMU author, you have the opportunity to make your articles open access in participating journals. We have established […]

Posted October 29, 2021

Students in Dr. Jim Bywater’s classes did not spend any money on textbooks for his courses this semester. That’s because he is using open, affordable course materials for all his classes, both undergraduate and graduate. As Director of Educational Technology […]

Posted October 27, 2021

Soon you will be able to publish in some Wiley journals as Open Access (OA) without paying article processing charges. A new agreement, which allows you to publish original articles or review articles in Wiley’s fully gold open access journals […]

Posted October 25, 2021

JMU’s Online Teaching & Learning Committee invites faculty to a virtual roundtable discussion with colleagues about their needs and questions regarding online teaching and learning: Among the questions that may be addressed (depending on participant interest) are: Learn more.

Posted October 25, 2021

This week is the global celebration of Open Access Week! The theme this year, building structural equity, aligns with the 2021 UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science.  Why is open access (OA) so important? We believe open and affordable access to […]

Posted October 25, 2021

Great news! We have expanded the hours of operation for Carrier Library, Rose Library, and The Rose Makery: Thanks to the students who shared feedback on our hours, and to the many Libraries employees who worked hard to adjust our […]

Posted October 22, 2021

If you like affordable textbooks, you’ll love Liz Thompson.  Liz is our Open Education Librarian, which means she helps faculty to get started using open textbooks and other open license course materials. Thanks in large part to her work, over […]

Posted October 19, 2021

Open access (OA) refers to information that is digital, online, free of charge, and free of most copyright and licensing restrictions. Journal articles, books, databases, and more can be OA. Because open access materials can be shared freely, OA has […]

Posted October 8, 2021

Brian Charette is a familiar face to many at JMU, and he is no stranger to the Libraries! He has worn many “hats” at JMU – instructor, consultant, director, AVP, and his current role as Special Assistant to the President […]

Posted October 4, 2021

You can now publish in ACM journals, magazines, and proceedings as Open Access (OA) without paying article processing charges, if the corresponding author is from JMU. This new agreement, which does not include ACM books or book chapters, will be valid […]