Data Literacy 101
The Leatherby Libraries presents “Introduction to Data Literacy,” an online workshop on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Hosted by the Library’s Assistant Dean, Doug Dechow, and our Data Services Librarian, Andrew Greenman, this workshop will explore the emerging topic of Data Literacy, which is the ability to read, understand, create, and communicate data as
Connect to Knowledge: CQ Voting and Elections Collection
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to offer access to the CQ Voting and Elections Collection. This database contains data, authoritative analyses, concise explanations, and historical material relating to major and minor political parties, campaigns and elections, and historical and modern races for Congress, the presidency, and governorships dating back to 1789. With the Compare Data
Support Your Research with WorldCat and Interlibrary Loans
The library’s Health Sciences Librarian, David Carson, will lead an online workshop on Friday, November 10, 2023, from 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. to inform students, staff, and faculty about WorldCat and Interlibrary Loans as resources that can expand their research capabilities. Attendees will learn how to use WorldCat, a global library catalog that allows users to search
Black Book Nook Named CASE 2023 Best of District VII Award Winner
We are excited to announce that the Black Book Nook: Fostering Community Engagement with Black History has earned a CASE 2023 Best of District VII Winner in the category of Leadership: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives. About the Award The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) is a nonprofit organization of educational institutions
Write About Your Library Research Experience and Earn a Cash Prize!
Did you write a research paper or complete a project this year? Did you use the library’s resources to assist with your research? Did you know the library has the Kevin and Tam Ross Undergraduate Research Prize, which recognizes excellent research and effective use of library resources? For undergraduate students, this research prize requires applicants to
Sage Campus 101 for Instructors
The Leatherby Libraries is hosting an online workshop on Thursday, November 9, 2023, from 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. to inform faculty about Sage Campus, a learning resource that contains over 30 modules and over 250 hours of online, self-paced courses covering critical skills and research methods that can be applied across disciplines. The library’s Chair of Resources
Chapman Student Nick Burke Exhibit Opens at the Library
Using Nostalgia to Recreate Artistic Representations of the Past The Keep an Open Mind Showcase is the latest exhibit in the Leatherby Libraries. The exhibit was created by Chapman University student Nick Burke ‘ 26, a 19-year-old artist majoring in Graphic Design and minoring in English Literature. Although early in his career as a graphic
Librarian Interviews: Lauren McDaniel
The Leatherby Libraries’ Meet the Librarian interview series highlights our amazing librarians and the incredible work that they accomplish each day. These interviews inform the community about different areas in the Library and all of the services that we provide! Lauren McDaniel, our Coordinator of Special Collections, was kind enough to answer some questions! 1.
Leatherby Libraries' Newest Halloween BOOk Display
Happy Halloween Panthers! We have created a fun, spooktacular display to showcase our Halloween spirit for all to enjoy. Our display includes fun books such as How Many Seeds Are in a Pumpkin by Margaret McNamara and spooky decorations! Stop by the Reference Desk to trick or treat with us and grab some Halloween sweet treats from
Connect to Knowledge: Statista
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to offer access to Statista. Statista provides access to statistics, reports, and insights on over 80,000 topics from 22,500 sources in 170 industries, including commerce, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and more. This online data platform gathers and provides visualization of data from 190+ countries, allowing students and faculty to begin designing research