JMU Joins the Humanities Commons
Posted April 8, 2024
We have great news for faculty who work in the humanities and humanistic social sciences! JMU recently joined the Humanities Commons, where you can find open-access scholarship and teaching materials, make interdisciplinary connections, and share your work with an international […]
4 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Posted April 5, 2024
As Earth Day approaches (April 22, 2024), JMU Libraries invites you to join us in celebrating our planet and exploring ways to promote environmental stewardship. Here, we highlight four opportunities—from immersive exhibits to thought-provoking discussions—for you to engage with environmental […]
Explore the Wonder of the Total Solar Eclipse
Posted April 5, 2024
Back in 2017, Harrisonburg, Virginia, saw nearly 90% solar coverage during a total solar eclipse. On Monday, April 8, 2024, another total solar eclipse will occur, and Harrisonburg and JMU are lucky to look forward to similar 85-90% coverage! It […]
Two Faculty Fellowships with Stipends
Posted April 5, 2024
Did you know that JMU Libraries offers fellowships for JMU faculty? We are currently accepting applications for two fellowships with stipends! Please note that, in recognition of the time commitment involved, fellowship participation will require a signed agreement with your […]
Research Guides: Choose a Subject and Start Here
Posted April 4, 2024
Our Research Guides were created by your liaison librarians to help you find relevant resources related to specific subjects or even courses! Watch our How Research Guides Can Help You tutorial to learn more.
Faculty Opportunity with Stipend: Learning Access Through Universal Design Fellowship
Posted April 2, 2024
10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do in the Music Library
Posted April 1, 2024
The Music Library in the basement of the Music Building might be one of the greatest hidden gems on the Quad. Many people think because of its location that it’s just for Music students, but everyone is welcome! Keep reading […]
Celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month
Posted April 1, 2024
JMU locally celebrates Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month in April. Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month is observed nationally in May. Join us in celebrating and learning more about the contributions of Asian American & Pacific Islander communities, by exploring these resources: […]
Worried About Textbook Costs? MyMadison Shows Courses with No-Cost or Low-Cost Course Materials
Posted March 31, 2024
Students, did you know that when you are enrolling in courses, you can filter your course search for those with low-cost or no-cost course materials? If the total cost of textbooks for a course is $40 or less at the […]
A New Faculty Survey about Open Course Materials
Posted March 29, 2024
Faculty, whether or not you use open course materials, we need to hear from you! What would help you to use open educational resources (OER)? What are the barriers to using OER? Your insights will help us to support faculty […]