Category: JMU Libraries News
Get Creative This Spring in The Makery
Posted August 26, 2024
Create, tinker, craft, invent, and discover new skills in our makerspace. Check out these free and fun workshops for students, staff, and faculty, offered by The Makery. Our knowledgeable and helpful staff are here to help you with academic and personal projects to […]
Get Scanned Articles and Chapters Delivered to Your Inbox
Posted August 24, 2024
If you thought you needed to be on campus to access physical items in the JMU Libraries collection, we have good news! You can request scanned/digital copies of articles and book chapters to be sent to you via email! How […]
Reception for Two New Exhibits in the Music Library: Sat 9/21 at 4pm
Posted August 20, 2024
Join us for a reception to open a new double-feature exhibit in the JMU Music Library! “Beyond the Fourth Wall” is a three-dimensional art exhibit featuring the artwork of JMU student Karis Buchanan. The exhibit focuses on applying the theatrical concept of the fourth wall to […]
What New Faculty Need to Know About JMU Libraries
Posted August 19, 2024
We want to welcome all new faculty members to JMU! We’re so glad you’re here. Top 5 things JMU Libraries can do to help you succeed at JMU Stay up to date You should soon begin receiving our weekly email […]
Carrier Library on Schedule to Reopen for Fall 2026
Posted August 19, 2024
Fall semester 2026 is the planned grand reopening date for the renovated and expanded Carrier Library. We’re so excited to welcome everyone back in two years! Whether you are looking forward to the sweeping views from the grand reading room or […]
Call for Proposals: Open and Affordable Community Forum
Posted August 16, 2024
Do you want to connect with others across the Commonwealth of Virginia to explore topics of open and affordable higher education? You’re invited! The Open and Affordable Community Forum covers existing and emerging issues in open education, open pedagogy, and open educational […]
Teaching & Learning with AI: One of Two New Modules in the Design for Learning Institute
Posted August 16, 2024
Each year, JMU faculty are invited to join the Design for Learning Institute—a learning community of JMU experts, peers, and mentors who will support you as you develop or redesign a course. This year, we’re offering two new sections in this self-paced, […]
Help! I Can’t Afford My Textbooks!
Posted August 16, 2024
Students, if you’re feeling worried about how to pay for textbooks this semester, you’re not alone! JMU Libraries offers several options to help students find affordable textbooks. We’ve created this list to share the ways we can help and additional […]
Top Tips for Using JMU Libraries This Fall
Posted August 14, 2024
Even though Carrier Library is closed until Fall 2026 for renovation and expansion, you still have access to all the usual library services in four locations and online! Here are our top 4 tips for how to use JMU Libraries […]
Faculty Workshops on AI, Canvas, and More
Posted August 12, 2024
This August, we’re offering new workshops to faculty — alongside some favorite workshops from last year. Choose a date below to learn more or sign up before these sessions fill up! Hybrid workshops held both on Zoom and in Rose […]