Chapman Authors Can Now Publish Open Access Research for Free in Springer and IOP Journals
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to announce that Chapman University has joined two new read-and-publish agreements with Springer and IOP (Institute of Physics). This agreement allows Chapman-affiliated authors to publish their articles Open Access in many Springer and IOP journals at no cost. This agreement covers the Article Processing Charges (APCs) (i.e., Open Access publication
Connect to Knowledge: AIP Complete
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to offer access to AIP Complete. AIP Complete contains the full portfolio of the American Institute of Physics research, reviews, and conference proceedings. It covers all physical sciences disciplines, from materials science to chemical physics, with access to over 1 million journal articles from over 30 scholarly journal titles. Also
Congratulations to the 2023 Winners of the Kevin and Tam Ross Undergraduate Research Prize
The Leatherby Libraries is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Kevin and Tam Ross Undergraduate Research Prize. In its 15th year, we received a variety of applications in disciplines such as biological sciences, political science, film studies, literature, French studies, peace studies, and integrated educational studies. Below, learn more about each winning project,
Join the Leatherby Libraries Community of Readers Program
The Leatherby Libraries is excited to announce that a long-beloved tradition is returning in person and virtually this summer! The 15th annual Community of Readers (CoR) starts June 5, 2023, and ends August 17, 2023. Not only will this program help you complete your reading challenge on Goodreads, but you can also earn book-themed prizes!
Music Comes to Life at the Malloy Performance Portico
Twice a year, Professor Daniel De Arakal’s guitar students perform at the Malloy Performance Portico in the Leatherby Libraries. This musical tradition started back in 2015 and gives students the opportunity to practice their music performance skills for a live audience. The Chair of Research and Instructional Services and Performing Arts Librarian, Taylor Greene, helps
Print Patchwork Teaching Collection
One of the Leatherby Libraries’ new displays is a sampling of prints by artist, educator, creativity enthusiast, and Chapman University lecturer Rachelle Chuang. Chuang has collected these prints over the years and used them as part of her teaching in the Chapman University Graphic Design program. According to Rachelle Chuang. “The prints exhibited on the
Connect to Knowledge: New STEM Resources
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to offer access to several new STEM resources that will benefit students, faculty, and staff. Embase, Health Library Physical Therapy ebooks, and new Royal Society of Chemistry journals Embase is a new biomedical literature database from Elsevier recommended for systematic reviews and meta-analyses due to its coverage of over 8,100
The Leatherby Libraries Celebrates Martha Redbone Visit to Chapman University
The Leatherby Libraries presented a display in honor of Native and African-American vocalist, songwriter, composer, and educator Martha Redbone’s visit to campus. Redbone presented Bone Hill, an interdisciplinary musical theater work. Bone Hill is inspired by four generations of singer-songwriters in Martha Redbone’s family in the hills of coal-mining Appalachia. Traditional Cherokee chants, bluegrass, blues,
Meet our First Ever Copyright Librarian: Katherine Roth
April 26th is World Intellectual Property Day and the theme this year is celebrating innovative, creative and enterprising women around the world. In honor of this important day, we are happy to introduce to you our first ever Copyright Librarian: Katherine Roth. 1. What is your name and title? My name is Katherine Roth and
National Arab American Heritage Month Display
Starting this year, President Joe Biden issued a historic proclamation recognizing National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) for April. In honor of this proclamation, the Leatherby Libraries presents a display celebrating National Arab American Heritage Month. This display celebrates the Arab American culture, heritage, and experience and pays tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans