Satisfy your wanderlust this summer in a fictional world! Travel to new worlds and outer space to experience epic battles between good and evil, classic adventures, societies, and mythical beasts that are waiting to be discovered. Whether you are looking to escape the stress of everyday life or are looking to jump back into reading
As May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, now is the perfect time to remember that laughter can sometimes be the best medicine. With finals week approaching, a little humor can go a long way toward restoring balance and brightening your day. This month’s book display at the Leatherby Libraries’ Reference Desk celebrates the healing power of
In partnership with the Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences’ Publishing Festival, the Leatherby Libraries presents a curated book display exploring the world of publishing! On April 14, Wilkinson College hosted its Publishing Festival, showcasing student-run and externally operated publishing organizations and featuring keynote speaker Lillian-Yvonne Bertram. The event aimed to inspire a
In celebration of International Love Data Week, the Leatherby Libraries has curated a book display to celebrate data and promote data literacy on our campus! This year, the theme for Love Data Week is “Where’s the Data?”, which invites participants to consider how data moves through its entire lifecycle, from collection and storage to preservation.
Visit the newest exhibit in the Leatherby Libraries’ Hall of Art, Sketching Chapman, illustrated by Chapman University Senior, Lizzie Bork ’26. Her work includes drawings of many of Chapman’s iconic buildings, including Memorial Hall, The George and Julianne Argyros Forum, The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Business and Technology Hall, and more! Bork drew inspiration from the
Summer is the perfect time to explore new places, try new hobbies, and get lost in great titles! To help you find your next book, the Leatherby Libraries has curated the Vacation Reads Display, showcasing a dynamic collection of travel and hobby books that will have you planning your next trip or picking up a
We are excited to highlight our Japanese Language Book Display, which showcases the rich history of the Japanese language through traditional and contemporary non-fiction, poetry, and literature. One of the featured selections, One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each, is a famous collection of 100 Japanese waka poems, each written by a different poet. Waka is
The Leatherby Libraries’ Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives preserves a wide variety of historical treasures and stories for members of the Chapman University community and the public to access, learn from, or research. To showcase one notable local story, Victoria Perez, our Reference Librarian, curated the virtual exhibit “Scrapbook Memories: A
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and finals week, the Leatherby Libraries has curated a Guide to Mindfulness book display featuring a selection of books all about mindfulness. Mindfulness practices can help reduce stress and anxiety by using the mind to relax the mind and body. Engaging in mindfulness practices is an excellent form
As we enter the final part of the Spring Semester, we are excited to bring you our newest display, exploring the field of Literary Copyright. This book display also honors World Book and Copyright Day, which takes place annually on April 23rd. This event brings together authors, publishers, and readers, highlighting the significance of intellectual