The Leatherby Libraries is proud to celebrate Open Access Week 2024. Open Access Week is an international celebration, originally put together by SPARC (the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition) and student advocates, which aims to make openness the default for research and celebrate the idea of free access to information. It’s a chance to
On September 25, 2024, New York Times Bestselling Author Roxane Gay will visit Chapman University for “Roxane with One ‘N’… Featuring author Roxane Gay,” the 2024 Engaging the World keynote address and book signing event. The Engaging the World lecture series is an annual event hosted by the Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social
Are you working on your Thesis or Dissertation as a graduate student? Are you a student graduating this December 2024? Are you ready to take the final step in your academic journey? The Leatherby Libraries is thrilled to bring back our popular workshop, “Submitting Your Thesis or Dissertation to the Library,” designed to help you
As we continue to find innovative and creative ways to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Leatherby Libraries, we are also looking ahead to the future. Our first book display of the Fall 2024 semester is dedicated to exploring the future of libraries. The “What Does a Library of the Future Look Like?” book display
In honor of the Leatherby Libraries’ 20th Anniversary, we are excited to announce the launch of our newly updated and enhanced Instructional Video Hub, designed to enhance academic and research experience at Chapman University. Our new video hub offers user-friendly navigation and a comprehensive collection of instructional videos that support all stages of your research,
In honor of the Leatherby Libraries’ 20th Anniversary, we are excited to present Beyond the Lens: AI Infusion in Art and Photography, the Leatherby Libraries’ inaugural artificial intelligence exhibition. This exhibit, created in collaboration with Orange County photographer Reem Abousaif, showcases AI’s ability to reshape our understanding of art and photography.* Pushing the Boundaries of
The Leatherby Libraries is excited to offer “Getting Started with EndNote” and “Getting Started with Zotero” to familiarize staff, faculty, and students with accessing reference software options. Zotero and EndNote support researchers, allowing them to quickly manage their references and citations for essays, reports, and articles. Both workshops will have two sessions this month to
In honor of the Leatherby Libraries’ 20th Anniversary, we are excited to present AI: The Next Chapter, a year-long display that dives into the transformative impact of AI across various fields. As AI continues to evolve, this display highlights its profound influence on our everyday experiences and offers resources to help the Chapman community stay
For the first time ever and in honor of the Leatherby Libraries’ 20th anniversary, we are thrilled to announce the extension of the 8th Annual Staff Art Exhibit through October 2024! This extension provides both new and returning students with the chance to explore the exceptional artistic talents of Chapman University’s staff, librarians, and faculty.
Welcome to the Fall 2024 semester at Chapman University! The Leatherby Libraries is thrilled to greet new and returning students as they embark on their academic journeys. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Leatherby Libraries in 2004. For the past two decades, the library has been a cutting-edge hub for