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Music from Local Musicians

Posted September 2, 2022

Visit the JMU Music Library in September 2022 for an exhibit of music from local musicians, including The Marching Royal Dukes, Wanchi Huang, Terry Vosbien, Matthew Labarge, Amadi Azikiwe, James Riley, John Hilliard, David Newman, James Kurtz, and more. You’ll […]

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Digital Pedagogy

Posted August 31, 2022

by Elaine Kaye and Jessica Del VecchioOriginally published in the JMU CFI Teaching Toolbox In the summer of 2020, I (Jessica) turned to Instructional Designer Elaine Kaye from JMU Libraries for assistance in putting my courses online. Here we discuss our partnership and […]

Pilot Fund for Open Access Article Publication Charges

Posted August 30, 2022

The Libraries and JMU Research and Scholarship have launched a new pilot program to help faculty and staff with the cost of open access article publication charges (a.k.a. article processing charges or APCs). This is great news for JMU researchers […]

Faculty: Try “Course Reading List” in Canvas

Posted August 29, 2022

JMU faculty members now have access to “Course Reading List,” a new feature in Canvas! This tool is designed to help instructors share course readings with an easy-to-access list. Faculty can use the tool to build reading lists that include […]

Carrier Library Renovation and Expansion to Begin in May 2023

Posted August 23, 2022

A new and expanded Carrier Library is on the horizon! The Commonwealth of Virginia recently approved funding for a major renovation and expansion of Carrier Library. This support will help us create a more welcoming, safe, inclusive campus library with […]

6 Ways We Can Help Faculty Prepare for Fall

Posted August 22, 2022

As you get ready for the start of classes, remember that we are here to support your research and teaching. Here are 6 things we can help you with: 1. Fine-tuning your Canvas courses: Our instructional designers can help you […]

Wireless Microphones for Fall Courses

Posted August 22, 2022

This fall, we are providing instructors with over-the-ear microphones that work with wireless microphone systems installed in select classrooms. These microphones allow you to walk freely around the classroom, and they are yours to keep. To request a wireless microphone:  […]

Feature Friday: Meet our Newest Business Librarian

Posted August 19, 2022

Meet our newest liaison librarian: Valerie Linsinbigler! JMU Libraries is working to meet the growing demands for information skills in business disciplines. Valerie Linsinbigler is joining Elizabeth Price as a liaison librarian who will work exclusively with College of Business […]