Calling All Chapman Staff! Unleash Your Creativity at the Leatherby Libraries
The Leatherby Libraries is thrilled to announce the return of the beloved 2025 Staff Art Exhibit for the 9th year! This exhibit celebrates and showcases the creative talents of Chapman University’s staff. It is an excellent opportunity for all staff to present their artistic creations from professional or personal projects for the entire Chapman community
Celebrating World Book and Copyright Day
Every year on April 23rd, the Leatherby Libraries celebrates the power of creativity and intellectual property in honor of World Book and Copyright Day. During this time, we acknowledge the power of creativity, storytelling, and legal systems that protect authors’ rights and the public’s ability to access and share intellectual property. Copyright plays a vital
Celebrating Women in STEM
The Leatherby Libraries curated a brand-new reference desk display highlighting the achievements and accomplishments of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Women have long been at the forefront of discovery, innovation, and leadership in these fields, driving inventions and research that have shaped our society. One of our selections is Women of Color
Unpacking the Past
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to offer access to the “Interrogating Colonial Documents and Narratives” module of Research Methods Primary Sources from AM. This module introduces students to the key concerns and issues associated with studying colonial history. Students and instructors will receive support in learning how to use colonial primary sources for learning and
Unlocking the Power of R
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to host a 3-part hybrid Introduction to R Programming Workshop Series for Spring 2025. Our STEM Librarian, Dr. Elaine Yeung, designed this workshop series to introduce students, staff, and faculty to fundamental coding concepts in R. R programming is a powerful tool that can propel efficiency and effectiveness in analyzing
Honoring Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are pleased to announce that the Chapman research community now has access to the Taylor & Francis Women’s Studies Ebooks Collection. This database features a curated collection of key titles in Women’s Studies, examining the impact of race, ethnicity, geography, class, sexual orientation, and gender construction on the
3 New Open Access Publishing Opportunities
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to announce that Chapman University has joined three new read-and-publish deals through the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), Emerald, and Oxford University Press. These agreements will allow Chapman-affiliated authors to publish their articles Open Access at reduced or zero cost. About the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) Agreement: The read-and-publish
Submit Like a Pro
Are you working on your Thesis or Dissertation as a graduate student? Are you a student graduating this May 2025? Are you ready to take the final step in your academic journey? If so, the Leatherby Libraries is thrilled to bring back our popular workshop, “Submitting Your Thesis or Dissertation to the Library,” designed to
Celebrating Black Music and Its Impact
In honor of Black History Month, the Leatherby Libraries is excited to introduce our newest reference desk display, dedicated to exploring the history of Black music. The books in this display examine Black musicians and genres to shed light on their international impact on culture and the music industry. The titles included in this display
#YearofAI Continues
As part of our #YearOfAI initiative celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Leatherby Libraries, we are excited to introduce 16 newly added titles to our year-long AI: The Next Chapter display. In a field evolving at an unprecedented pace, staying ahead of the latest advancements is essential. These additions reflect AI’s rapid transformation, covering topics