The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to offer access to two new primary source collections from ProQuest: Black Thought and Culture and Latinx Thought and Culture: The NPR Archive, 1979-1990. Black Thought and Culture is a comprehensive collection spanning over 100,000 pages of non-fiction writings by prominent Black American leaders dating back to 1841. It includes
On Monday, April 22, 2024, acclaimed writer Pico Iyer returned to Chapman University for Searching for Paradise: Pico Iyer in Conversation with Jim Doti. This event inspired the Leatherby Libraries to curate a bibliography and display of books authored by Iyer to celebrate the legacy of his written works. Iyer is a notable essayist and
World Autism Awareness Month is celebrated annually in April. In honor of this, the Leatherby Libraries proudly present “World Autism Month: A Digital Display,” curated by our Health Sciences Librarians David Carson and Ivan Portillo. The virtual exhibit was curated to inspire a deeper appreciation for neurodiversity in society and to educate the Chapman Community
As part of our Spring Exhibition Series, the Leatherby Libraries proudly welcomed Chapman alum Jeremiah McKibbins ’15 to showcase his remarkable photography exhibition, “Beyond the Visible Spectrum.” McKibbins curated a collection of infrared photographs of buildings around the Chapman University campus, providing a fresh and captivating new way to see the campus’ iconic locations. McKibbins’
The Leatherby Libraries proudly celebrates Women’s History Month by spotlighting the literary achievements of Chapman alumnae authors through our “Championing Voices” reference desk display. This curated collection encompasses a diverse array of genres, from scholarly works to children’s literature, showcasing the breadth of talent among our Chapman University alumnae. In collaboration with the Department of
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to offer access to the Lived Places Publishing collection of short ebooks. Each title is around 150 pages long and explores the intersection of identity and place, focusing on topics such as gender, disability, LGBT+, queer, and ethnic studies, in addition to education and more. For more information, please contact Chair of
This Women’s History Month, the Leatherby Libraries is excited to showcase a display celebrating the stunning beauty and history of Women’s Fashion from India. Indian fashion is known for its rich colors, intricate designs, and traditional garments like the sari. Through a mix of books from the Library’s collection and items on loan from Dr.
On February 28, 2024, the Leatherby Libraries hosted the opening reception of the Acceptance photo exhibition curated by Chapman University lecturer Bernie Dickson. The profoundly moving exhibit offers a glimpse into the Dickson family’s journey through social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting its impact on her two autistic sons. Deprived of their usual support network, the family
The Leatherby Libraries has added two new primary source collections from Gale to our collection of digital databases. Decolonization: Politics and Independence in Former Colonial and Commonwealth Territories includes primary source perspectives from over 70 previously colonized countries, including those colonized by the British, French, and Portuguese in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Australasia, and the Americas.
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to offer access to Exploring Race in Society Database from EBSCO. This database contains full-text articles about race-related issues from academic journals, primary source documents, government agency reports, speeches, and essays written and reviewed by writers in academia, journalism, medicine, and other disciplines. Topics include: Affirmative Action Black Lives Matter Movement