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Celebrating Women in STEM

April 4, 2025 by | Exhibits and Displays

The Leatherby Libraries curated a brand-new reference desk display highlighting the achievements and accomplishments of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Women have long been at the forefront of discovery, innovation, and leadership in these fields, driving inventions and research that have shaped our society. One of our selections is Women of Color

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Unpacking the Past

April 4, 2025 by | Resources

The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to offer access to the “Interrogating Colonial Documents and Narratives” module of Research Methods Primary Sources from AM. This module introduces students to the key concerns and issues associated with studying colonial history. Students and instructors will receive support in learning how to use colonial primary sources for learning and

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Unlocking the Power of R

April 3, 2025 by | 20th Anniversary

The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to host a 3-part hybrid Introduction to R Programming Workshop Series for Spring 2025. Our STEM Librarian, Dr. Elaine Yeung, designed this workshop series to introduce students, staff, and faculty to fundamental coding concepts in R. R programming is a powerful tool that can propel efficiency and effectiveness in analyzing

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Honoring Women’s History Month

March 6, 2025 by | Resources

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are pleased to announce that the Chapman research community now has access to the Taylor & Francis Women’s Studies Ebooks Collection. This database features a curated collection of key titles in Women’s Studies, examining the impact of race, ethnicity, geography, class, sexual orientation, and gender construction on the

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3 New Open Access Publishing Opportunities

March 5, 2025 by | Connect to Knowledge

The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to announce that Chapman University has joined three new read-and-publish deals through the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), Emerald, and Oxford University Press. These agreements will allow Chapman-affiliated authors to publish their articles Open Access at reduced or zero cost. About the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) Agreement: The read-and-publish

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Submit Like a Pro

February 27, 2025 by | 20th Anniversary

Are you working on your Thesis or Dissertation as a graduate student? Are you a student graduating this May 2025? Are you ready to take the final step in your academic journey? If so, the Leatherby Libraries is thrilled to bring back our popular workshop, “Submitting Your Thesis or Dissertation to the Library,” designed to

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Celebrating Black Music and Its Impact

February 19, 2025 by | Exhibits and Displays

In honor of Black History Month, the Leatherby Libraries is excited to introduce our newest reference desk display, dedicated to exploring the history of Black music. The books in this display examine Black musicians and genres to shed light on their international impact on culture and the music industry.  The titles included in this display

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#YearofAI Continues

February 18, 2025 by | Exhibits and Displays

As part of our #YearOfAI initiative celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Leatherby Libraries, we are excited to introduce 16 newly added titles to our year-long AI: The Next Chapter display. In a field evolving at an unprecedented pace, staying ahead of the latest advancements is essential. These additions reflect AI’s rapid transformation, covering topics

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The Kindness of Color

February 13, 2025 by | Events

On Thursday, November 14, 2024, the Leatherby Libraries hosted a panel event discussing the Mendez, et al. v. Westminster decision that ultimately desegregated public schools in the state of California. This event, inspired by panelist Janice Munemitsu’s book, The Kindness of Color, tells the story of the Munemitsu family’s connection to the Mendez v. Westminster

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Fashion Lovers and Researchers Rejoice!

February 7, 2025 by | Resources

The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to offer access to the Vogue Archive. This database includes the entire run of the US edition of Vogue from 1892 to the present, reproduced in high-resolution color images. The Vogue Archive is an essential primary source for fashion and modern social history studies. Researchers will find the database useful

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