Dean Kevin Ross of the Leatherby Libraries, in collaboration with the Office of the Provost, Office of Research, and the IS&T Department, is pleased to open applications for the latest round of the Supporting Open Access Research and Scholarship (SOARS) program. Applications for the Spring 2024 submission cycle will be accepted between January 1st and
The Leatherby Libraries welcomes back Chapman students, staff, and faculty that are returning to the campus. In order to enter the library, you will be required to provide your daily health clearance. Please review the University’s guidelines regarding the Return-to-Campus process and updated Mask Guidance requirement in order to obtain your health clearance. At this
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to announce that Chapman University has joined a read-and-publish agreement with Wiley for February through December 2022. This agreement allows Chapman-affiliated authors to publish their articles Open Access in many Wiley journals at no cost to themselves. This agreement covers the Article Processing Charges (APCs) (i.e. Open Access publication fees)
A key part of the Leatherby Libraries’ mission statement is to provide services that “ensure the development of the information-literate global citizen.” Towards that goal, Leatherby Libraries librarians are constantly refining and improving the instruction that they offer students in First-Year Focus Courses (FFCs) and other library instruction sessions. After many years of using the
Finals week is here! Looking for that last resource to complete your research paper? Grab some last minute materials to help get you through the end of the semester. The new materials display is located behind the reference desk and everything is available for check-out. Featured DVDs Featured Books Education Children and materialities : the
Finding a study spot on campus can be challenging at times. Starbucks is too crowded, Argyrous Forum gets busy, the study rooms at the dorms aren’t always available…so where do you go when you can’t find a quiet place to study? The Leatherby Libraries! But wait…what if you’re too distracted by the people walking around,
Arab-Americans make up just about one percent of the US population. Despite the fact that they are such a small demographic, Arab-Americans have played an integral role in American society. Notable Arab-Americans include comedian Casey Kasem, activist Ralph Nader, and inventor of the heart pump Dr. Michael DeBakey. When celebrating Arab-American Heritage Month, it is
On display is a collection of photographs and documents narrating the life of renowned guitar maker, Daniel Friederich. These images and documents are on loan to the library by Chapman University Professor Jeff Cogan of the Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music. The display is located in the lobby of the library until Friday, March 1st, when it
Have you ever collected anything? Have you ever collected over 5,000 of anything? Donna Ford Attallah, Chapman class of 1961, Trustee, and university donor, boasts just over five thousand angels in her collection. Donna has been collecting her angels for over forty years, and her collection includes a wide variety of sizes, materials, and features.
The Leatherby Libraries have expanded their holdings in the health and physical sciences through two new resources: AccessEmergencyMedicine and the American Physical Society journals. AccessEmergencyMedicine AccessEmergencyMedicine is a comprehensive online resource that provides quick diagnosis and treatment answers for complaints ranging from neurologic emergencies to poisonings to various kinds of traumas. It includes emergency medicine