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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 […]

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 […]

Book Drop by Burruss Moving

Posted March 23, 2023

The library book drop by Burruss Hall will be removed on March 31. It will be relocated to Parking Lot K, near the new, temporary location that we’re preparing at 1050 S. Main St. Learn about all our book drop […]

Special Collections Reading Room: Move and Temporary Closure

Posted March 20, 2023

Special Collections is temporarily closed. All Special Collections services and materials are unavailable for part of Spring and Summer 2023 while professional movers relocate collections and furniture to prepare for the Carrier Library renovation and expansion. Temporary location: While Carrier […]

Global Humanitarian Week Exhibit in Rose Library

Posted March 10, 2023

The Center for International Stabilization and Recovery (CISR) has installed a new exhibit in Rose Library! The exhibit is in honor of CISR’s upcoming program for Global Humanitarian Week. Don’t miss their program, featuring Giles Duley, an award-winning documentary photographer, […]

Disability Advocacy Week (Book Display)

Posted March 10, 2023

Explore a new display online or in Rose Library in support of Disability Advocacy Week 2023. Find resources and books related to the program’s theme, “Disability is Diversity.”