Support Affordable Learning: Open Educational Resources at the Leatherby Libraries
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
Calling All Creatives!
In partnership with the Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences’ Publishing Festival, the Leatherby Libraries presents a curated book display exploring the world of publishing! On April 14, Wilkinson College hosted its Publishing Festival, showcasing student-run and externally operated publishing organizations and featuring keynote speaker Lillian-Yvonne Bertram. The event aimed to inspire a
Who Wrote This?
Every year on April 23rd, the Leatherby Libraries celebrates World Book and Copyright Day. Created by UNESCO in 1995, the day celebrates books, authors, and reading around the world. UNESCO also marks this occasion through its World Book Capital program, and Rabat, Morocco, has been named the 2026 World Book Capital. World Book and Copyright
Join Leatherby Libraries at IS&T’s Open House Tech Carnival: Advancing AI Literacy at Chapman
Leatherby Libraries advances AI literacy at Chapman University by supporting students, faculty, researchers, staff, and the broader community in thoughtfully engaging with artificial intelligence in education, research, and scholarship. We focus on a human-centered, responsible approach to AI, fostering clarity, ethical awareness, and meaningful exploration of how AI shapes learning, creativity, and academic inquiry. Stop
Writing with AI
Starting an assignment can be the hardest part, and even once you begin, figuring out how to develop or revise your ideas isn’t always straightforward. AI tools are becoming a common part of the writing process, but using them in a way that actually improves your work (instead of just producing something vague or generic)
Explore NotebookLM
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
Librarian Interviews: Amy Telarico
The Leatherby Libraries’ Meet the Librarian interview series spotlights our wonderful librarians and the incredible work they do every day. This series offers a closer look at the people and services that support our campus. Meet Amy Telarico, our newest reference librarian! 1. What is your name and title? My name is Amy Telarico, and
Celebrating Love Data Week with Our New Book Display!
In celebration of International Love Data Week, the Leatherby Libraries has curated a book display to celebrate data and promote data literacy on our campus! This year, the theme for Love Data Week is “Where’s the Data?”, which invites participants to consider how data moves through its entire lifecycle, from collection and storage to preservation.
Level Up Your Skills: Join Leatherby Libraries' March & April Workshops!
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
Sketching Chapman
Visit the newest exhibit in the Leatherby Libraries’ Hall of Art, Sketching Chapman, illustrated by Chapman University Senior, Lizzie Bork ’26. Her work includes drawings of many of Chapman’s iconic buildings, including Memorial Hall, The George and Julianne Argyros Forum, The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Business and Technology Hall, and more! Bork drew inspiration from the