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
As we enter the new year, we wanted to look back on one of our many amazing collaborations with the Department of Information Systems and Technology. On October 4 & 5, 2024, Chapman University welcomed students, families, alums, and community members to campus to celebrate Chapman Family Homecoming. The Leatherby Libraries was thrilled to work
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to offer access to Cabells Journalytics Medicine & Predatory Reports. This resource is separate from our ongoing subscription to the Cabells Directory of Publishing Opportunities and focuses specifically on journals in the medical field with their publication guidelines. The “Journalytics” directory assists scholars in identifying over 7,000 journals for publication
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to offer access to Reuters NewsFilm for Education. This video archive includes everything from historical newsreels dating back to 1896 to current events from over 160 countries. This database allows students to download and use clips in their own documentary and film productions! The usage must be non-commercial and credit
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to now offer access to Bloomsbury Dress and Costume Library. This database contains interdisciplinary resources on the study of dress and costume history, design, and creation from 3300 BCE to the present. However, the majority of coverage is on the last several centuries. Primary sources, scholarly and reference books, articles,
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