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Open Access Update: JMU Joins the Open Library of Humanities

Posted January 11, 2023

We are proud to announce that JMU has taken another step in supporting open access publishing by joining the Library Partnership Subsidy system of the Open Library of Humanities (OLH). The OLH is an award-winning, academic-led, open-access publisher of 28 […]

Equipment and Books Moving in Early Spring Semester

Posted January 10, 2023

We’re excited for the Carrier Library renovation and expansion, which will begin in May! We are busy preparing library services and spaces to support you while Carrier is temporarily closed for construction. Starting this month, you’ll see some changes in Carrier and […]

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 […]