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Classroom Technology Update: Blu-ray
Posted April 11, 2023
This summer, Blu-ray players will be phased out of JMU classrooms. Instructors will still be able to play standard DVDs in the classrooms’ computers. The Libraries’ Classroom Technology Services (CTS) team made this decision based on usage data. CTS will add an […]
New Book Drop Location
Posted April 7, 2023
Check out our new book drop in Parking Lot K, near JMU Libraries Express at 1050 S. Main St. This library location offers 4 parking spaces that can be used for up to 15 minutes without a parking permit. While […]
A Reminder From Our Friends in JMU IT
Posted April 6, 2023
In case you missed it, Dukes accounts in Microsoft 365 will be offline May 19-22 for migration to the @jmu.edu environment. This means @dukes.jmu.edu accounts for email, Sharepoint, and Microsoft Teams will be unavailable during this time. Please bear in […]
Faculty: Adopt an Open Textbook
Posted April 5, 2023
It’s textbook adoption time! The deadline to nail down your spring textbook choices with the bookstore is almost here. Next semester, try open textbooks. They offer a more affordable alternative for students without compromising on quality. Get started here: Reminders: Need […]
Beyond Binary (Book Display)
Posted April 4, 2023
Visit Beyond Binary, a new book and resource display, in Rose Library or online! This display features a variety of books and movies that center transgender and gender expansive voices and narratives. These graphic novels, essays, memoirs, and more can […]
Gratitude for the Labor Powering the Move Out of Carrier
Posted April 4, 2023
You may have noticed that we recently moved many books from Carrier to Rose, and now our staff are moving to new offices. We want to give a massive shout-out to the JMU Movers and all the JMU Libraries faculty […]
The Seed Library is Moving and Shaking
Posted April 3, 2023
Now in Rose Library: In preparation for the Carrier renovation, the Community Seed Library has moved to Rose Library, across from the elevators on the first floor. You can donate or pick up seeds at Rose Library or Massanutten Regional […]
Feature Friday: A Self-Driving Golf Cart for Retirement Communities
Posted March 31, 2023
In December 2022, Bobby Perkins was among the first graduates of JMU’s brand new Information Technology (IT) undergraduate program. At JMU, he is best known for his role in JMU Libraries helping faculty with Zoom, projectors, and microphones, but over […]
Get Books Delivered to A Campus Mailbox
Posted March 30, 2023
Did you know that staff, faculty, and doctoral students can have library books delivered directly to their campus mailbox? This service includes books and other items from JMU Libraries or Interlibrary Loan (ILL)! For JMU Libraries books: Enter your work address […]
Libraries Staff and Faculty On the Move!
Posted March 24, 2023
Did you know that almost everyone in JMU Libraries is currently preparing for an office move or service location move? We are adjusting space usage across all of our library locations to make the Carrier renovation possible! Some staff and […]