Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies Now Accessible through Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Memorial Library and Leatherby Libraries
Guest post by Oskar Schindler Archive archivist Tiana Taliep. The Leatherby Libraries and Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Memorial Library are pleased to announce that it has recently become an access site for the Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies at Yale University. The Archive, begun in 1979 as the Holocaust Survivors Film Project, was
Leatherby Librarians at Home: Lauren Dubell
This week in the Leatherby Librarians at Home blog series, Assessment Librarian Lauren Dubell fills us in on her remote work, her pets, and her advice for students. 1. What has been the most challenging aspect for you of working from home so far, and how did you overcome it? One of the challenging aspects
New Database: Swank Digital Campus
To fulfill the need for streaming access to documentaries and feature films from major studios, the Leatherby Libraries has acquired a subscription to a new database, Swank Digital Campus. Swank Digital Campus includes films from over 30 major studios, including Walt Disney, Warner Bros., Paramount, NBC Universal, Columbia Pictures, Lions Gate, MGM, Miramax, and more.
Librarian Support for Remote Teaching and Research
The Leatherby Libraries Librarians can support your research needs wherever you are. While our in-person services and spaces are physically not available, online services continue. Librarians are available to meet with any faculty, students, or classes virtually for several possible things: Individual virtual meetings with faculty to discuss online sources and research One-on-one virtual meetings
A Video Message from Dean Charlene Baldwin
Charlene Baldwin, Dean of the Leatherby Libraries, shares a message for all Chapman University students, faculty, and staff. While many things are temporarily different, there are some things about the Leatherby Libraries that always stay the same, like our dedication to assisting and enhancing the research of the Chapman University community.
Leatherby Libraries Staff Art Exhibit Postponed
In light of current circumstances, and the decision to postpone Staff Summit, the Leatherby Libraries has decided to postpone our 7th Annual Staff Art Exhibit as well. As soon as the new date of Staff Summit has been determined, we will make an announcement regarding the Staff Art Exhibit. We look forward to receiving submissions
Leatherby Librarians at Home: David Carson
In this second installment of the Leatherby Librarians at Home blog series, we’re catching up with Brandman University Distance Education Librarian David Carson. 1. What has been the most challenging aspect for you of working from home so far, and how did you overcome it? The most challenging aspect of working from home has been
Leatherby Libraries from Home
The Leatherby Libraries has moved online for the duration of the current crisis. Inspired by the Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University, we are now presenting “Leatherby Libraries from Home,” posting on our Facebook and Instagram pages one interesting item or collection per day, with a quick-read story about the item or collection.
Leatherby Librarians at Home: Annie Tang
Studying from home, teaching from home, and working from home are all offering a unique set of challenges these days. In this new blog series, Leatherby Libraries librarians offer their advice on overcoming obstacles while working from home, their favorite online resources, and their current reads. In this first installment, we’re chatting with Coordinator of
Leatherby Libraries Zoom Background Images Available
Classes, happy hours, meetings, water cooler chats, birthday parties, group study sessions. What do these all have in common? These days, they’re all taking place over digital conferencing software like Zoom. One fun advantage to these digital conferencing tools is that they allow you to upload images to use as your backgrounds. Want to join