The Leatherby Libraries is thrilled to announce the return of the beloved 2025 Staff Art Exhibit for the 9th year! This exhibit celebrates and showcases the creative talents of Chapman University’s staff. It is an excellent opportunity for all staff to present their artistic creations from professional or personal projects for the entire Chapman community
Every year on April 23rd, the Leatherby Libraries celebrates the power of creativity and intellectual property in honor of World Book and Copyright Day. During this time, we acknowledge the power of creativity, storytelling, and legal systems that protect authors’ rights and the public’s ability to access and share intellectual property. Copyright plays a vital
The Leatherby Libraries curated a brand-new reference desk display highlighting the achievements and accomplishments of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Women have long been at the forefront of discovery, innovation, and leadership in these fields, driving inventions and research that have shaped our society. One of our selections is Women of Color
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
As part of our #YearOfAI initiative celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Leatherby Libraries, we are excited to introduce 16 newly added titles to our year-long AI: The Next Chapter display. In a field evolving at an unprecedented pace, staying ahead of the latest advancements is essential. These additions reflect AI’s rapid transformation, covering topics
The Leatherby Libraries is excited to announce our first reference desk display of 2025, which celebrates National Hobby Month and encourages visitors to explore activities and interests that support creativity and relaxation. The books selected for this display encourage visitors to pick up or revisit hobbies such as gardening, baking, fitness, and more! January is
The Leatherby Libraries curated a display exploring the rich history of Native American Code Talkers. During both World Wars, Native American soldiers utilized their indigenous languages as a code to communicate with one another. According to the National WW2 Museum, there were soldiers from at least 15 Native American tribes who utilized their unique tribal
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
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
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