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
Connect to Knowledge: LGBT Magazine Archive
Universities and colleges celebrate Pride Month every April, including Chapman University. In conjunction with Campus Pride Month, the Leatherby Libraries is pleased to offer access to the LGBT Magazine Archive from ProQuest. LGBT Magazine Archive traces the history and evolution of myriad aspects of LGBT history and culture, including legal contexts, health, politics, social attitudes,
Third Annual OC Archives Bazaar Comes Back to Life
After a three-year hiatus, the 3rd Annual Orange County Archives Bazaar finally comes back to life! OC Archives in Action “brings together libraries, special collections, and cultural institutions. Showcasing materials from these collections, this event highlights the known and unknown stories of Orange County.” The showcase also had displays, discussions, presentations, and activities. Both the
Orange County Historical Sites and Scenes
The Leatherby Libraries is excited to announce a new artwork installation on the library’s first floor. Thanks to a generous gift from Trustee Emeritus Joann Leatherby, 12 intricate copper engravings of famous Orange County Historical Sites and Scenes are now on display. According to our Coordinator of Special Collections, Lauren McDaniel, these prints are from
A Message from the Leatherby Libraries
I would like to extend warm wishes to you from all of us in the Leatherby Libraries. We remain committed to our mission of providing personalized services and relevant resources in support of the curricular, creative, and scholarly needs of the Chapman University community to ensure the development of the information-literate global citizen. Our vision
The Leatherby Libraries Brings Back the Annual Staff Art Exhibit
Do you have an artistic side you’d like to share with your Chapman community members? You can apply to be in the Leatherby Libraries’ 7th Annual Staff Art Exhibition! After a several-year hiatus, we are bringing back the Annual Staff Art Exhibit! The submission deadline is Sunday, April 23, 2023. The exhibit is open to