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JMU Libraries in The Chronicle of Higher Education

Posted May 6, 2022

JMU Libraries was included in “The Library of the Future: How the heart of the campus is transforming,” a new report from The Chronicle of Higher Education. Accessible to anyone with a JMU eID login and password, the special report […]

Charles Grattan Price Jr. Collection on Tweetsie and the Shenandoah Central Railroad is now open for research

Posted May 5, 2022

James Madison University Special Collections is pleased to announce that the Charles Grattan Price Jr. Collection on Tweetsie and the Shenandoah Central Railroad is now fully processed, partially digitized, and available for research. The collection, compiled by Charles Grattan Price […]

Celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (Music Library Display)

Posted May 4, 2022

Visit the Music Library to browse a new display celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month!  Find some relevant music to check out. Selections by Tsai Hsaio-hu, Gordon Shi-Wen Chin, Bimbo, Marie Mariteragi, and more. Thanks to Karen Snively for putting this display/exhibit […]

Canvas Studio: JMU’s New Platform for Sharing Instructional Videos

Posted May 2, 2022

You can now use Canvas Studio, JMU’s new platform for recording, storing, and sharing instructional media. It is currently available to all JMU faculty, staff, and students who have a Canvas account, and will fully replace Techsmith Knowmia in July. […]

Do your studies stress you out?

Posted April 28, 2022

We know that stress can take a toll on academic performance and overall health. Add in a short time-frame at the end of every semester when all assignments are due and the whole campus feels tense and overwhelmed. Add in […]

Carrier Renovation: Virtual Info Sessions for Staff and Faculty on May 5 & 11

Posted April 21, 2022

Over a decade of concerns about accessibility and ADA compliance, health and life-safety for students and staff, and overall navigability of our aging Carrier Library are motivating plans for a building renovation and expansion. Our goal is to create a […]

Celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month with Us

Posted April 19, 2022

Join us in celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month!  Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated nationally in May and at JMU in April as a time to celebrate the contributions of Asian American & Pacific Islander communities around the world. Keep […]

100 Years of The Breeze: JMU’s Campus Newspaper

Posted April 15, 2022

The Breeze, JMU’s award-winning campus newspaper, was first published on December 2, 1922. One hundred years later, we are celebrating its centennial anniversary with an exhibit at the historic entrance of Carrier Library that includes front page coverage of historic […]