We are excited to highlight our Japanese Language Book Display, which showcases the rich history of the Japanese language through traditional and contemporary non-fiction, poetry, and literature. One of the featured selections, One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each, is a famous collection of 100 Japanese waka poems, each written by a different poet. Waka is
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and finals week, the Leatherby Libraries has curated a Guide to Mindfulness book display featuring a selection of books all about mindfulness. Mindfulness practices can help reduce stress and anxiety by using the mind to relax the mind and body. Engaging in mindfulness practices is an excellent form
We are excited to highlight our Japanese Language Book Display, which showcases the rich history of the Japanese language through traditional and contemporary non-fiction, poetry, and literature. One of the featured selections, One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each, is a famous collection of 100 Japanese waka poems, each written by a different poet. Waka is
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and finals week, the Leatherby Libraries has curated a Guide to Mindfulness book display featuring a selection of books all about mindfulness. Mindfulness practices can help reduce stress and anxiety by using the mind to relax the mind and body. Engaging in mindfulness practices is an excellent form
Are you interested in learning more about how to make compelling data visualizations? On Friday, May 2, 2025, we will host a “Creating Data Visualizations” library workshop from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. hosted by our Data Services Librarian, Andrew Greenman. This workshop is ideal for Chapman students, staff, and faculty who would like an introduction
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
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
On Thursday, November 14, 2024, the Leatherby Libraries hosted a panel event discussing the Mendez, et al. v. Westminster decision that ultimately desegregated public schools in the state of California. This event, inspired by panelist Janice Munemitsu’s book, The Kindness of Color, tells the story of the Munemitsu family’s connection to the Mendez v. Westminster
The Leatherby Libraries curated a display exploring the rich history of Native American Code Talkers. During both World Wars, Native American soldiers utilized their indigenous languages as a code to communicate with one another. According to the National WW2 Museum, there were soldiers from at least 15 Native American tribes who utilized their unique tribal
The Leatherby Libraries collaborated with the Design/Create/Innovate (DCI) Lab under the Fowler School of Engineering to unveil a brand-new book display celebrating the fascinating world of 3-D printing and makerspaces. Makerspaces are public areas that encourage communities to collaborate and learn about new technologies to generate creative outputs. The Design/Create/Innovate Lab (DCI) is a makerspace that supports
Explore the History of the Japanese Language 
A Mindfulness Guide to Finding Calm During Finals Week 
Crafting Effective Data Visualizations 
Celebrating Women in STEM 
The Kindness of Color 
Code Talkers 
Constructing the Future