Join the Library Research and Data Services (LRDS) team and librarians from across the Leatherby Libraries for workshops this November and December. Explore ways to present research clearly, prepare a thesis or dissertation for submission, and use AI and Adobe Express in your academic and creative work. Monthly Pivot office hours also offer help with funding searches.
Chapman undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff are welcome. See the in-person and online options below. In-person workshops also include snacks.
Can’t make a workshop? Explore the related library research guides linked below for topic-specific resources.
All times are Pacific. Registration is required for workshops; Pivot office hours are drop-in.
Data Visualization for Publication and Presentation
Make the figures in your next paper, poster, or presentation easier to understand. This session examines visualization choices that help readers recognize your key findings, from general design practices to clearer tables and readable alternatives to boxplots. Examples may be created in Excel or the Python package Altair, but you can apply the lessons using your preferred visualization tool.
When: Wednesday, November 4 | noon–1 p.m.
Where: Leatherby Libraries Instruction Room 305, Orange Campus, or online
Register for Data Visualization
Related guide: Data Visualization
Submitting Your Thesis or Dissertation to the Library
Prepare to submit your thesis or dissertation with guidance on the library’s procedures and required documents. Learn about checklists and fillable templates, formatting and accessibility requirements, and the librarian review process. The workshop also covers submissions to Chapman University Digital Commons and ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, with time for questions about your own work.
Both sessions cover the same material. Neither will be recorded, but slides will be available afterward.
- In person: Tuesday, November 10 | 1–2 p.m.
Leatherby Libraries Instruction Room 305, Orange Campus
Register for the November 10 in-person session - Online via Zoom: Friday, November 13 | 11 a.m.–noon
Register for the November 13 online session
For the November 13 session, the Zoom link will be emailed the day before the workshop.
Related guide: Dissertation and Thesis Guidelines
Pivot Funding Search Office Hours in November
Get help tailoring your Pivot profile and funding searches to your research interests. Data Services Librarian Andrew Greenman can help you select and refine keywords during these monthly office hours. Stop by his office or join through Zoom; no registration is required.
Where: Leatherby Libraries, LLB 129, or online via Zoom
For help outside these office hours, book an individual consultation with Andrew.
Level Up Your AI Literacy for Smarter Studying, Writing, and Learning
Make more informed choices about how you use generative AI for studying and writing. Chapman librarians will explain key terminology, how tools such as ChatGPT produce responses, and how bias can affect those responses. The session pairs demonstrations of Chapman University-approved tools with practical advice on using AI productively and ethically in coursework while strengthening your own skills and critical thinking. Participants from all disciplines are welcome, and no prior AI experience is needed.
When: Wednesday, November 18 | noon–1 p.m.
Where: Leatherby Libraries Instruction Room 305, Orange Campus, or online
Related guide: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy
Adobe Express Basics: Start Creating Digital Content Like a Pro
Build confidence creating digital content with Adobe Express for coursework or personal projects. Learn to use templates as a starting point, customize your content with design and editing tools, and explore generative AI features. This practical introduction will help you create flyers, social media posts, videos, and more with greater ease. Participants from all academic disciplines are welcome.
When: Tuesday, December 1 | 1–2 p.m.
Where: Leatherby Libraries Instruction Room 305, Orange Campus, or online
Pivot Funding Search Office Hours in December
Drop in for help with Pivot funding searches from Data Services Librarian Andrew Greenman; no registration is required.
Where: Leatherby Libraries, LLB 129, or online via Zoom
For help outside these office hours, book an individual consultation with Andrew.
Register for a Workshop
Registration is required for all workshops, whether you attend in person or online. Pivot office hours are drop-in.
Choose a workshop that fits your next project and register through the links above. Browse the Leatherby Libraries Workshop Calendar for the full schedule.
