Carrier Library is temporarily closed for renovation and expansion. It is expected to reopen in 2026.
Carrier Library is named for Dr. Ronald E. Carrier, JMU's fourth president, and his wife, Edith J. Carrier. The original building, constructed in 1940, was named Madison Memorial Library. The library was renamed in honor of the Carriers in 1984.
Additions were completed in 1971, 1982 and 1995, more than doubling the original size of the library building. The current renovation project will result in 138,224 square feet of renovated space and 56,887 square feet of new construction. See a preview of the future Carrier Library.
Built: 1940
Accessible Parking: B lot, or Grace Street Deck
Accessible Entrance: Front entrance is zero-entry with automatic door. Side entrance facing fountain is not accessible.
Access between floors: Elevator
Building features:
Men/Women restrooms
Universal restrooms on the basement level near Stairwell D and the 3rd floor around the corner from Stairwell E.
Fully Accessible restrooms
Baby Changing Station in 3rd floor universal restroom
Accessible Technologies Lab – card access only, register with ODS
Additional info on Library Accessibility including services and spaces
Accessible Parking Map(pdf)
Report Accessibility Barriers