2022 Spring Semester: Building, Reference and IS&T Service Desk Hours
The Leatherby Libraries welcomes back Chapman students, staff, and faculty that are returning to the campus. In order to enter the library, you will be required to provide your daily health clearance. Please review the University’s guidelines regarding the Return-to-Campus process and updated Mask Guidance requirement in order to obtain your health clearance. At this
Chapman Authors Can Now Publish Open Access Research for Free in Wiley Journals
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to announce that Chapman University has joined a read-and-publish agreement with Wiley for February through December 2022. This agreement allows Chapman-affiliated authors to publish their articles Open Access in many Wiley journals at no cost to themselves. This agreement covers the Article Processing Charges (APCs) (i.e. Open Access publication fees)
Introducing the Inaugural Temianka Archival Scholar, Mitchell Tanaka
Earlier this semester, the Leatherby Libraries conducted a search for students interested in the Temianka Archival Scholars Program. Our search was focused on students interested in the fields of archival study and/or music history, and we were delighted to select Mitchell Tanaka as our inaugural Temianka Archival Scholar. Over the 2021-2022 academic year, Mitchell will
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