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Open Access Week 2023: Community over Commercialization
Posted October 17, 2023
Not all approaches to scholarly communication prioritize the best interests of the public and the academic community. Open Access Week provides an opportunity to discuss open scholarship—and whose interests are served by it. This year’s Open Access Week theme, “Community […]
Special Collections Now Open by Appointment
Posted October 16, 2023
After a temporary closure to move out of Carrier Library, the Special Collections Reading Room is available by appointment in its temporary location on the second floor of Burruss Hall. Plan a visit to Special Collections. What is Special Collections? Staff and […]
Be)Holding Love & Loss (Book Display)
Posted October 16, 2023
Our newest book display, both online and in Rose Library, accompanies the Be)Holding Love & Loss series. What is it to love another, in this life and beyond? When we lose the people we love, can that love somehow keep […]
Fragile Supply Chains and 3D Printing in the Classroom
Posted October 12, 2023
When Bill Ritchie, CSX professor of Business Management in JMU’s College of Business, went looking for a partner to help him demonstrate to students in a supply-chain class how 3D scanning and printing can provide a margin of safety against […]
Multiple collections on Shenandoah County history are now open for research
Posted October 10, 2023
James Madison University Special Collections is pleased to announce that three collections documenting Shenandoah County history are now fully processed and available for research. The Tisinger Family Collection of Shenandoah County Land Surveys comprises hundreds of plats, deeds, indentures, surveys, […]
Starbucks in Rose Library Now Open
Posted October 5, 2023
The renovation of the Starbucks in Rose Library is complete, and the location has reopened! Check out the JMU Dining website for cafe hours and more information.
18 Fun Things to Do in JMU Libraries
Posted October 4, 2023
There’s a reason JMU Libraries has about a million visitors per year! Besides offering a variety of great places to study, it’s a wonderful place to socialize, learn new skills, and explore. Swing by JMU Libraries to get to know […]
Histories Along the Blue Ridge Honored with a Commonwealth Technology Award
Posted October 2, 2023
The Histories Along the Blue Ridge (HBR) project recently received a Commonwealth Technology Award! HBR is an online platform that offers curated historical records from the Rockingham County Court and surrounding counties. JMU Libraries staff and faculty, JMU History faculty […]
Learning Access Through Universal Design (LAUD) Honored with a Commonwealth Technology Award
Posted October 2, 2023
The Learning Access Through Universal Design (LAUD) project recently received a Commonwealth Technology Award! LAUD blends a self-paced course with seminars for JMU faculty who want to apply fundamental principles of universal design for learning (UDL) to their teaching for […]
Try Open Textbooks (And Apply by Oct. 6 for $200 Stipend)
Posted September 28, 2023
Instructors: it’s textbook adoption time! The deadline to nail down your Spring 2024 textbook choices with the bookstore is October 15. Want to try open textbooks? They offer a more affordable alternative for students without compromising on quality. How to get […]