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Decluttering? Donate Books to Booksavers of Virginia

Posted January 9, 2023

If your New Year’s resolutions include tidying up your home or office and you come across books (including textbooks!) that no longer spark joy for you, you can donate them to Booksavers of Virginia, a non-profit used bookstore here in […]

5 Ways We Can Help JMU Faculty Prepare for Spring Semester

Posted January 5, 2023

As you gear up for spring, remember that we are here to support your research and teaching.  Here are 5 things we’re eager to help you with: Originally posted on January 5, 2023; updated on February 6, 2024 to add […]

We Can Help Faculty with Video and Media Production

Posted January 3, 2023

JMU faculty and instructors, do you need videos for your spring classes? We can help you record videos or audio in our recording studio on the 5th floor of Rose Library or in the location of your choice! We also […]

Hours for Winter Session

Posted January 3, 2023

During winter session, operating hours for Rose and Carrier Library are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. When JMU closes for inclement weather, JMU Libraries facilities are also closed. If you plan to use library facilities or services during the winter session, please check […]

Virginia’s Public Academic Research Libraries Welcome White House Guidance to Make Taxpayer-Funded Research Freely Available Without Delay

Posted December 16, 2022

Virginia’s public academic research libraries at the University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, Virginia Commonwealth University, William and Mary, George Mason University, James Madison University, and Old Dominion University welcome guidance recently released by the White House Office of Science and […]

Webex Contract Ends in June

Posted December 8, 2022

JMU’s contract with Webex will end in June 2023. More details to come from JMU Information Technology (IT). If you currently use Webex, you are strongly encouraged to prepare now for this change. You can: Sign up for our virtual […]

Changes to Rose & Carrier Starting in January

Posted December 6, 2022

We’re excited for the Carrier Library renovation and expansion to begin in May 2023! You may see some changes in Carrier and Rose Libraries over the next few months. We are currently moving selected books, The Carrier Makery, and Equipment […]

Equipment Loans Moving to Rose Library

Posted December 6, 2022

Equipment Loans is the Libraries service that provides cameras, microphones, and other media production equipment for faculty, staff, and students to borrow. In preparation for the renovation and expansion of Carrier Library beginning in May 2023, Equipment Loans will move […]

Changes to The Makery Coming in January

Posted December 5, 2022

While the Makery location in Rose Library will continue to offer drop-in visits, workshops, and appointments throughout the renovation and expansion of Carrier Library, you will notice some changes in The Makery in Carrier Library as early as January. What’s […]