Category: JMU Libraries News

Posted April 6, 2021

If you think libraries are only about books, think again! In honor of National Library Week (April 4-10, 2021), join us on a mini tour of some of the other things we do. Of course we do a lot of […]

Posted April 2, 2021

In Spring 2020 when James Madison University faculty had to move all their classes online in under two weeks in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Libraries jumped into action to provide online guides, virtual workshops, and consultation services to […]

Posted March 26, 2021

Perhaps you have noticed a beautiful display of vintage women’s clothing in the lobby just inside the historic entrance of Carrier Library, near the life-size statue of Joan of Arc.  The historic clothing exhibit celebrates the 100th anniversary of the […]

Posted March 23, 2021

We use Google every day, but do we really understand why we get certain results? Check out our new asynchronous tutorial, titled “What’s Behind a Web Search? Bias and Algorithms” to learn what an algorithm is, how search engines use […]

Posted March 19, 2021

The JMU Libraries stands in solidarity with our Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) colleagues, students, neighbors, family members, and friends. We recognize the longstanding, deep roots and harmful impact of anti-Asian rhetoric, discrimination, and misinformation in our country, […]

Posted March 19, 2021

When you ask the library a question using our online chat service, you may be lucky enough to meet Miracle Ogbor, a graduate student pursuing a doctoral degree in Vocal Performance, Pedagogy and Literature at James Madison University. When she […]

Posted March 16, 2021

Are you using Google Scholar in your research? By connecting your Google Scholar account to JMU Libraries, you can streamline the process to access articles covered by a JMU subscription. Learn more.

Posted March 13, 2021

(All photos pre-COVID.) In February 2020, over 100 people packed into the lobby of Carrier Library for the grand opening of JMU’s Community Seed Library, organized by JMU Libraries. A few weeks later, the COVID-19 pandemic sent many of us […]

Posted March 9, 2021

While the Libraries’ facilities and online support will be closed on March 12 in recognition of the university holiday, you can still use our online resources or send us a message. The 24-hour space in Rose Library will remain open […]

Posted March 5, 2021

Peer Research Advisers (PRAs) are student employees in JMU Libraries who are trained to help their peers in the College of Business with the rigorous research required to create a business plan for COB 300 and other assignments. In this […]