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Posted February 19, 2025

Good news: When you use Google to search for book titles, you can now see whether JMU Libraries has a copy of the book! Our Metadata Strategies team recently completed a lot of behind-the-scenes work to make this possible.  How […]

Posted February 18, 2025

Our newest display in Rose Library is Lost & Found: How to Land Your Dream Job, created by the University Career Center to promote the University Career Fair. We hope you’ll attend the fair on February 18 & 19 and to check out the display for inspiration […]

Posted February 18, 2025

Join this workshop to learn strategies and methods to support interactive and inclusive class participation for all students, using inquiry-based learning pedagogy, JMU-supported polling tools, and accessible presentations inside and outside classrooms. Beyond this workshop, you can also request follow-up consultation, […]

Posted February 18, 2025

Two JMU faculty members were recently selected as recipients for the statewide Open Course Grants program:  Here’s what Dr. Johnson had to say: “‘I wrote Dear Computer for many reasons. To save students money, to clarify and organize my own […]

Posted February 18, 2025

As reported by the New York Times, various United States government websites are being modified to comply with President Trump’s recent Executive Orders. Faculty and students regularly use government information sources for teaching, grant writing, and research purposes. Modifications to […]

Posted February 17, 2025

Dive into Sea Changes, an immersive exhibit of Black poetry now on display at the Furious Flower Poetry Center. Curated by Bethany Nowviskie and Kimberly Gillette of JMU Libraries, this broadside exhibit explores powerful themes of endurance through shifting tides […]

Posted February 17, 2025

Join fellow JMU faculty from a variety of disciplines for an interactive forum on responsibly using generative AI in teaching and learning. Whether you’re new to AI or already integrating it into courses, this online faculty forum offers a collaborative […]

Posted February 17, 2025

The JMU Libraries Summer Stipend for Transitioning to OER provides funding for faculty to do critical course redesign work, such as developing new assignments and graded activities, when transitioning to an open textbook or other open educational resources (OER).

Posted February 14, 2025

We’re excited to share new images showcasing the remarkable transformation occurring in the heart of campus as the Carrier Library renovation and expansion project progresses smoothly and on schedule.  Check out our short video featuring architectural renderings of the future Carrier Library […]

Posted February 13, 2025

Access to your class syllabus is vital for the success of an ever-evolving population of JMU students. Join this workshop for JMU faculty to explore the multiple paths of representation for an inclusive and accessible syllabus and learn about applying […]