The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to offer access to the “Interrogating Colonial Documents and Narratives” module of Research Methods Primary Sources from AM. This module introduces students to the key concerns and issues associated with studying colonial history. Students and instructors will receive support in learning how to use colonial primary sources for learning and
In honor of Black History Month, the Leatherby Libraries is excited to introduce our newest reference desk display, dedicated to exploring the history of Black music. The books in this display examine Black musicians and genres to shed light on their international impact on culture and the music industry. The titles included in this display
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 is pleased to now offer access to a new essential collection of ebooks from Elgar Online. The “Essentials” collections are made up from the best-selling and most-used titles from Edward Elgar Publishing to ensure that we are getting the key titles in each field. These new titles join our existing collection of
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
On July 26, 1990, a significant milestone occurred with the passing of The Americans with Disabilities Act, protecting and advancing the rights of people with disabilities. In recognition of the passing of this legislation, July has been designated as Disability Pride Month. This year, on July 9, 2024, California officially acknowledged Disability Pride Month for
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’