Where's the Data?
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
Chapman Authors Can Now Publish Open Access Research for Free or Discounted Rates in Sage Journals
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
Leatherby Libraries Renews American Chemical Society (ACS) Read-and-Publish Deal
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
Share Your Library Research Experience for the Chance to Earn a Cash Prize!
Calling all Undergraduate students at Chapman University! Have you used library resources to write a research paper or complete a project this year? If so, the Leatherby Libraries invites you to apply to the 2026 Kevin and Tam Ross Undergraduate Research Prize! This prize recognizes the effective usage of library resources that results in excellent
Submit Your Application for the Third Annual Eric M. Scandrett Graduate Research Prize
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to announce that applications for the third annual Eric M. Scandrett Graduate Research Prize are now open! This prize recognizes the extraordinary work done by Chapman University graduate students who’ve effectively utilized library resources to complete their research. The Library Graduate Research Prize is endowed by Eric M. Scandrett. Graduate
Understanding Open Access and Data Sharing Mandates
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
Support Chapman Student Writers Featured in the Long Story Short Award Contest
For the first time ever, Chapman University (CU) students are participating in Short Édition’s Long Story Short Award (LSSA)! This international short-fiction competition invites writers to craft powerful stories, and the Leatherby Libraries is proud to spotlight CU students who rose to the challenge with creativity and confidence. With the submission period now complete, the
Make Sense of Your Research Impact with the Leatherby Libraries
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
Chapman University Digital Commons Now Offers SSO Login!
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
What is Leatherby Libraries' LRDS?
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 &