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The Changing Image of Nurses

Posted January 12, 2017

From Florence Nightingale to Nurse Jackie, the practices and images of nurses have changed over time. New book displays in Rose and Carrier highlight resources on the history of nursing and representations of nurses from the JMU collections. In addition […]

New Exhibit at the Music Library

Posted January 12, 2017

The JMU Music Library’s Little Gallery Underground is launching a new show, “LET Talent.” It features work by Libraries & Educational Technologies (LET) staff members.  The exhibit is open now through March 9 with an opening reception on Friday, January […]

Coloring, book swap, chocolate meditation, and more: De-Stress for Success

Posted December 1, 2016

Everyone is stressed during the end of the semester. We at JMU Libraries are hosting some activities to support you during this stressful time, including coloring tables, puzzle tables, free snacks, meditation, a book swap, and some surprises! Anyone at […]

Picture Book Month

Posted November 29, 2016

“Picture books can make you laugh, cry, wonder, and become inspired. You can learn about people, places, and events in history. You can learn about friendship and love. You can learn about what it means to be a good human […]

Graphic novels & comic books on display at Carrier & Rose

Posted November 28, 2016

Need a break from more serious studies? Looking for a fun read over an extended break? Pick up a new graphic novel series from the Rose or Carrier book display today! For your perusal are several volumes each from series […]

Statement on JMU Libraries as Safe Spaces

Posted November 17, 2016

In light of current events, the administration of JMU Libraries & Educational Technologies would like to publicly reaffirm our commitment to our community. We will continue to uphold the fundamental values of librarianship, including diversity, equity, inclusion, the right to privacy, […]

STEM and Society: Public Roles of Scientists and Engineers

Posted November 2, 2016

Civic engagement is a unique set of knowledge, skills, and dispositions advantageous to citizens in a representational democracy. JMU acknowledges the value of developing students and professionals as citizens who can politically act in the world and enact meaningful change. […]

Please Don’t Vanish Without a Trace

Posted October 26, 2016

Upon retiring after more than three decades as a full-time JMU faculty member, Dr. William H. Ingham (Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy) donated his professional papers to JMU Special Collections in October 2013. The processed collection, Special Collections’ largest […]

Building Archives, Celebrating Local History: The Lucy Simms Project

Posted October 25, 2016

Celebrate American Archives Month with JMU Special Collections as JMU professors Mollie Godfrey and Seán McCarthy present Building Archives, Celebrating Local History: The Lucy Simms Project on Thursday, October 27, 4-5pm. Celebrating Simms: The Story of the Lucy F. Simms School, the […]

Learn more about new Nobel laureate Bob Dylan in JMU Libraries

Posted October 13, 2016

On October 13, American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan was announced as the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature. This makes him the first American recipient of the Prize since Toni Morrison in 1993. You can check out Bob Dylan’s music and […]