Leatherby Libraries Instruction Method Helps Chapman University Students SIFT Through Online Materials to Find the Best Resources
A key part of the Leatherby Libraries’ mission statement is to provide services that “ensure the development of the information-literate global citizen.” Towards that goal, Leatherby Libraries librarians are constantly refining and improving the instruction that they offer students in First-Year Focus Courses (FFCs) and other library instruction sessions. After many years of using the
"A History of Pharmacy in Pictures" and "A History of Medicine in Pictures"
The Leatherby Libraries and the Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) are excited to partner together to announce a new, year-long exhibit on display in the Health Sciences Study Commons on the Rinker Health Science Campus of Chapman University. “A History of Pharmacy in Pictures” is a series of 40 illustrations thought of by George
New Database: Ethnic Diversity Source
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to announce that we now have subscription access to the Ethnic Diversity Source database, which has been on trial since late September. Ethnic Diversity Source provides rich access to a variety of materials dating back to 1923 that cover the cultures, traditions, social treatment, and lived experiences of different ethnic
Native American Art: A Book Display in Celebration of Native American Heritage Month
National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year in November. In celebration of the month, our Sociology and Native American Studies librarian has curated a book display, accessible in the Leatherby Libraries lobby in front of the elevators, on Native American Art. The description of the display reads, “Native Americans are the Indigenous peoples
Leatherby Libraries Librarians Lead Series of Open Educational Resources Workshops
Beginning Friday, October 22nd, at 3:00 p.m., Leatherby Libraries librarians Doug Dechow and Kristin Laughtin-Dunker will be leading a series of five webinar workshops on Open Educational Resources (OER). This series, aimed at Chapman University faculty, will explore the pedagogical possibilities and cost-saving potential of OER, a topic that Doug and Kristin have presented on
The Library at Chapman University: A Historical Look
The Leatherby Libraries is proud to announce the launch of its latest virtual exhibit, “The Library at Chapman University: A Historical Look.” This virtual exhibit is part of the yearlong celebration in 2021 of Chapman University’s 160th anniversary, and chronicles the story of the library at Chapman over the years, beginning with the Stauffer Memorial
New and Extended Hours for the Health Sciences Study Commons on the Rinker Campus
Beginning earlier this month, hours at the Health Sciences Study Commons on the Harry and Diane Rinker Health Science Campus have extended as follows: Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. (midnight) Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. (midnight) Staff are available to provide library services during the
New Access to Royal Society of Chemistry Journals
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to announce that we now have access to the Core Chemistry package of journals from the Royal Society of Chemistry. Founded in 1841, the Royal Society of Chemistry is a learned society “concerned with advancing chemistry as a science, developing its applications, and disseminating chemical knowledge”. Its journals are highly
New EBSCO Mobile App Makes It Easier to Do Research from Anywhere
EBSCO has launched an upgraded version of its mobile app, making it easier than ever to access research and scholarship from the library’s Start Your Search platform or our individual EBSCO databases. The app allows users to read and listen to articles from EBSCO databases, quickly conduct searches and save articles for later reference, pull
Charlene Baldwin Library Star Award Given to Archivist Andy Harman
Twice a year, the Leatherby Libraries staff gather to mark the end of a semester, celebrate together, and recognize each other’s dedication and hard work. At each of these gatherings, one or more Leatherby Libraries employees are honored with a Star Award. As of this year, the Star Award has been re-named the Charlene Baldwin