International Love Data Week is an annual event hosted by the ICPSR (Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research) at the University of Michigan, during the week of Valentine’s Day, to celebrate data and foster greater appreciation for data literacy across universities, non-profits, government agencies, and other organizations. This year, the theme for Love Data
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to announce that Chapman University has joined a three-year read-and-publish agreement with Sage. This agreement allows Chapman-affiliated authors to publish their articles Open Access in Sage’s journals at no or reduced cost to themselves for articles accepted between January 2026 and December 2028. This agreement fully covers the Article Processing
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to announce the continuation of its read-and-publish agreement with the American Chemical Society (ACS) from 2026 to 2028. This agreement allows Chapman-affiliated authors to publish their articles Open Access (OA) in hybrid ACS journals by covering the Article Processing Charges (APCs) for Chapman authors’ research articles that those journals have accepted
Choosing an appropriate and impactful publication venue is crucial for all researchers; however, at the Leatherby Libraries, we understand how vital this decision is for Chapman University researchers who have received federal grant funding. By the end of 2025, all federal agencies will require funded researchers to make both their resulting publications and the underlying data open access (or
At the Leatherby Libraries, we know that research does not end with publication—it continues through visibility, engagement, and impact. That is why our librarians are here to support Chapman University researchers in navigating the world of metrics, citation analysis, impact factors, altmetrics, and researcher IDs and profiles. Whether you’re a faculty member preparing for a tenure review, a graduate
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to announce that Single Sign-On (SSO) has now been added to Chapman University Digital Commons, making it easier than ever to log in! This update provides: Enhanced security Simplified sign-on for current users Streamlined registration for new users Chapman faculty, staff, and students can now log in with their existing
The Leatherby Libraries’ Library Research & Data Services (LRDS) team assists Chapman University students, faculty, and staff at every step of their research and data journeys. The LRDS team provides guidance and support to the Chapman University research community through an expansive range of services and training. Brand-New Blog Series – Exploring Library Research &
International Open Access Week 2025 is taking place from October 20 to October 26. This week-long celebration highlights open access (OA) publishing, which aims to break down barriers to information, thereby increasing the opportunity for everyone to engage with and benefit from the latest scholarly work. To celebrate, the Leatherby Libraries has a range of
The Leatherby Libraries recently launched and expanded the Systematic Review and Evidence Synthesis Service (SRESS). Created to support Chapman University’s research mission, SRESS has expanded to offer comprehensive support for faculty, staff, researchers, and students across all schools, colleges, and disciplines with systematic review and evidence synthesis projects. What is a Systematic Review or Evidence Synthesis
The Leatherby Libraries and Information Systems & Technology are pleased to announce Chapman University’s participation in the Advancing AI Governance and Implementation at Emerging Research Institutions project alongside Ithaka S+R and Montclair State University. Generative AI tools are rapidly transforming and accelerating scientific research and communication. The speed at which AI is changing the research