The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to announce our final reference desk display for 2024, Christmas Across Cultures. This display was inspired by the wide range of Christmas traditions that take place around the world. To get in the holiday spirit, our Library staff decorated the Reference Desk with pinecones, a miniature Christmas tree, and poinsettia
It’s that time of year again—Finals Week is just around the corner, and we know how important it is to stay energized and focused. We’re thrilled to bring back one of our favorite traditions at the Leatherby Libraries: Coffee at the Library for Finals Week! Join us on the first floor of the Leatherby Libraries,
Attention Chapman University Undergraduate Students! Have you written a research paper or completed a project this year? Did you utilize library resources to assist you with your research journey? If so, apply to the 2025 Kevin and Tam Ross Undergraduate Research Prize, which recognizes excellent research and effective use of library resources. Here is everything
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to announce that applications for the second annual Eric M. Scandrett Graduate Research Prize are now open! This prize recognizes Chapman University graduate students who created exceptional research by effectively utilizing library resources. All graduates who have used library resources to assist with completing research projects and papers in the
As the Leatherby Libraries continues to celebrate its 20th anniversary, we are proud to reflect on two decades of dedication to innovation, service, librarianship, and technological advancements. By integrating cutting-edge technology, we’ve transformed the landscape of academic support, offering the Chapman University community unparalleled access to knowledge and resources. Over the past 20 years, we
Are you interested in learning how to use and encode data effectively? This November, the Leatherby Libraries is hosting a three-part Intro to R programming workshop series to help you learn more about coding in R. Whether you are a complete beginner or need a refresher, this workshop series will provide participants with fundamental knowledge
The Panther recently highlighted Chapman University’s dedicated efforts to boost student participation in elections, which has resulted in the Chapman student body being labeled one of the most civically engaged campuses in Southern California (Kang, Hanna, “Chapman University holds voter registration bash for students promoting electoral engagement,” The Orange County Register, 2024, October 17). Inspired
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