Connect to Knowledge: History Vault
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to announce the addition of three new primary source collections through our newest database History Vault. Black Freedom Struggle in the 20th Century Japanese American Incarceration CIA Cold War Research Reports and Records on Communism in China and Eastern Europe This database includes manuscript and archival collections digitized in partnership
Connect to Knowledge: Data Sets and Resources Guide
A new research guide highlighting data sets and resources is now available for Chapman University faculty, students, and staff. The Data Sets and Resources guide provides a single access point for the Chapman community to browse the available data sets and sources supporting the growing research and data sciences programs. The guide combines the list
Librarian Interviews: Shalini Ramachandran
At the Leatherby Libraries, we have an interview series highlighting our amazing librarians’ work every day. These interviews help inform the community about all of the different areas of the library and the services we have! Shalini Ramachandran, our new STEM Librarian, answered some questions for us. 1. What is your name and title? My
Connect to Knowledge: SAGE Campus
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to offer a new research tool to the Chapman Community: SAGE Campus. SAGE Campus provides a suite of over 30 structured, online, self-paced courses (with over 250 hours of content) covering critical skills and research methods. The courses range from 2 to 40 hours each and cover all disciplines and
Dive into Data by Becoming the Data Services Librarian
Chapman University’s Leatherby Libraries seeks applicants for our new Data Services Librarian! Position Summary: The primary responsibility of the Data Services Librarian is to liaise with the university research community to identify, implement, and promote novel, sustainable data services throughout all stages of the research data lifecycle. For more information about the position or to
Celebrating Chapman's First University Archivist and Mellon Fellowship Recipient, Annie Tang
The Leatherby Libraries is proud to announce that Annie Tang, Chair of Special Collections and Archives, is a recipient of The Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship for Diversity, Inclusion, and Culture Heritage. The Mellon Fellowship is “a six-year program that aims to advance multicultural collections through innovation and inclusive curatorial practice and leadership.” One of the
Connect to Knowledge: TDM Studio
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to offer a new text and data mining tool to the Chapman Community: TDM Studio from ProQuest. TDM Studio offers two pathways for Chapman faculty, students, and staff to perform text and data mining: The Visualizations tool is intended for users of all levels and helps them mine content from
New Library Blog Series: Connect to Knowledge
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to announce our new blog series: Connect to Knowledge! This series will cover the library’s new state-of-the-art resources for students, faculty, and staff to support their success. These resources include tools, databases, e-books, journals, library research guides, and more! Even better, all of these resources are available digitally on and
Write About Your Library Research Experience and Earn a Cash Prize!
Did you write a research paper or complete a project this year and use the resources the library has to offer? Most of you should have replied yes, and if so, it’s your lucky day! Every year the Kevin and Tam Ross Undergraduate Research Prize recognizes excellent research and effective use of library resources by
African American Art: A Book Display in Celebration of Black History Month
It’s February and it’s Black History Month! In celebration of the month, our Sociology and Africana Studies librarian has curated a book display, accessible in the Leatherby Libraries lobby in front of the elevators, on African American Art. The description of the display reads, “This display presents African American artwork in styles of various media.