Rising costs of textbooks and learning materials, estimated at $1,600 for academic year for an undergraduate at Chapman University, can be a significant financial barrier that affects both academic success and equitable access to education. Open Educational Resources (OER) offer a sustainable solution by making educational materials freely available, ensuring that all students have immediate
Are you juggling too many PDFs, websites, and notes for a class or research project? Google’s NotebookLM can help turn that information overload into clarity within minutes! Join Leatherby Libraries’ hands-on workshop to discover how this free, AI-powered research assistant can summarize materials, generate study guides, and even create podcast-style audio overviews, all from your
Want to boost your computer or AI literacy skills, or learn to use R or ArcGIS Pro? Spring workshops at the Leatherby Libraries will help you become more efficient in research, data management, and the use of AI tools. Workshops are open to Chapman students, faculty, and staff and are offered both in person and
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’ 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 &
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to announce our upcoming two-part workshop series, which offers a hands-on introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using the industry-standard ArcGIS Pro software. This workshop series is designed for beginners eager to learn the fundamentals of GIS, seeking practical, hands-on training in ArcGIS Pro software. Whether you are a student,
Maps and Geographic Information Systems (MAGIC) is a field of geography where researchers collect, analyze, and visualize spatial data. Researchers, land-use planners, and scientists can use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to understand physical regions better and create more valuable maps and navigational products. Geographic information systems (GIS) are spatial systems that create, analyze, and map
Calling all Chapman University student writers! Short Édition’s Annual Inter-University Writing Contest, the 4th Annual Long Story Short Award, is returning this Fall 2025. Chapman student writers can submit their short stories for a chance for their story to be added to one of the 500+ Short Story Machines worldwide, and they may even win
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