News Archive - Leatherby Libraries

Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies Now Accessible through Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Memorial Library and Leatherby Libraries

April 27, 2020 by Rachel Karas | Resources

Guest post by Oskar Schindler Archive archivist Tiana Taliep. The Leatherby Libraries and Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Memorial Library are pleased to announce that it has recently become an access site for the Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies at Yale University. The Archive, begun in 1979 as the Holocaust Survivors Film Project, was

New Database: Swank Digital Campus

April 22, 2020 by Kristin Laughtin-Dunker | Resources

To fulfill the need for streaming access to documentaries and feature films from major studios, the Leatherby Libraries has acquired a subscription to a new database, Swank Digital Campus. Swank Digital Campus includes films from over 30 major studios, including Walt Disney, Warner Bros., Paramount, NBC Universal, Columbia Pictures, Lions Gate, MGM, Miramax, and more.

A Video Message from Dean Charlene Baldwin

April 20, 2020 by Rachel Karas | News

Charlene Baldwin, Dean of the Leatherby Libraries, shares a message for all Chapman University students, faculty, and staff. While many things are temporarily different, there are some things about the Leatherby Libraries that always stay the same, like our dedication to assisting and enhancing the research of the Chapman University community.

Leatherby Libraries Staff Art Exhibit Postponed

April 16, 2020 by Rachel Karas | Exhibits and Displays

In light of current circumstances, and the decision to postpone Staff Summit, the Leatherby Libraries has decided to postpone our 7th Annual Staff Art Exhibit as well. As soon as the new date of Staff Summit has been determined, we will make an announcement regarding the Staff Art Exhibit. We look forward to receiving submissions

Leatherby Libraries from Home Keep up with us on social media

April 9, 2020 by Rachel Karas | News

The Leatherby Libraries has moved online for the duration of the current crisis. Inspired by the Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University, we are now presenting “Leatherby Libraries from Home,” posting on our Facebook and Instagram pages one interesting item or collection per day, with a quick-read story about the item or collection.

Leatherby Libraries Zoom Background Images Available Feel like you're back in your favorite library study spot

April 3, 2020 by Rachel Karas | Resources

Classes, happy hours, meetings, water cooler chats, birthday parties, group study sessions. What do these all have in common? These days, they’re all taking place over digital conferencing software like Zoom. One fun advantage to these digital conferencing tools is that they allow you to upload images to use as your backgrounds. Want to join

Postponing the Kevin and Tam Ross Undergraduate Research Prize for Academic Year 2019 – 2020

April 2, 2020 by Rachel Karas | News

Due to the new and unprecedented learning environment at Chapman University, the Leatherby Libraries administration has decided to cancel the awarding of the Kevin and Tam Ross Undergraduate Research Prize for this academic year. Kevin and Tam Ross have generously agreed to continue their support for the next research prize in Spring 2021. Those students

Leatherby Libraries Remote Resources Working remotely? Here are some remote resources to help you.

March 18, 2020 by Rachel Karas | Resources

Leatherby Libraries Remote Resources Working remotely? Here are some remote resources to help you. Information is changing from moment to moment; this blog post is being updated regularly with new information. The Leatherby Libraries building is closed until further notice. Latest information about Chapman University and COVID-19 Online and Phone Help Librarians are trained professionals

Show Us Your Art!

March 11, 2020 by Rachel Karas | Exhibits and Displays

Show off your talents at the Leatherby Libraries! It’s time for the 7th Annual Staff Art Exhibition. The deadline to submit your applications is Friday, April 17, 2020, so, get out your art supplies and cameras. We welcome both two- and three-dimensional artworks, such as paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and crafts. Installation will take place

Leatherby Libraries Librarian Leads Webinar

February 25, 2020 by Rachel Karas | News

The Leatherby Libraries’ Coordinator of Scholarly Communications & Electronic Resources, Kristin Laughtin-Dunker, recently co-hosted a webinar titled “Defining Plan S and Transformative Agreements” with DeDe Leshy, the Senior Medical Library for Electronic Resources at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The webinar was hosted by the Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium (SCELC) Scholarly Communication Committee, of which both