Announcing the 2025 Kevin and Tam Ross Undergraduate Research Prize Winners
The Leatherby Libraries is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Kevin and Tam Ross Undergraduate Research Prize! For the seventeenth year of this award, we received applications from students across numerous disciplines, including Art History, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Computer Science, English, Health Sciences, History, Journalism, Music, Political Science, Psychology,
Scrapbook Memories
The Leatherby Libraries’ Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives preserves a wide variety of historical treasures and stories for members of the Chapman University community and the public to access, learn from, or research. To showcase one notable local story, Victoria Perez, our Reference Librarian, curated the virtual exhibit “Scrapbook Memories: A
Call for Short Story Submissions!
Calling all Panthers who are passionate about writing! Did you know the Leatherby Libraries’ “Stories on the Go!” initiative encourages Chapman students to submit their written works to the Leatherby Libraries’ Short Story Dispenser? Students can submit their original written works, including short stories and poetry, to be featured in the Short Story Dispenser. How
Librarian Interviews: Rachel Maggio
The Leatherby Libraries’ Meet the Librarian interview series shines a spotlight on our amazing librarians as we welcome them to the Chapman University campus. These interviews inform the community about different areas in the library and the incredible work our librarians accomplish each day! Our new Health Sciences Librarian, Rachel Maggio, was kind enough to
A Mindfulness Guide to Finding Calm During Finals Week
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and finals week, the Leatherby Libraries has curated a Guide to Mindfulness book display featuring a selection of books all about mindfulness. Mindfulness practices can help reduce stress and anxiety by using the mind to relax the mind and body. Engaging in mindfulness practices is an excellent form
Spring 2025 Finals Week Resources at the Leatherby Libraries
Panthers, finals week is right around the corner, and the Leatherby Libraries is here to support you during your study sessions! Continue reading to learn about the finals week resources and services the Leatherby Libraries provide. Coffee at Finals Week – SGA & Leatherby Libraries Collaboration For all of our Panthers who enjoy a sweet
Connect to Knowledge: Indigenous Life in America
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to offer access to the Indigenous Life in America database from Newsbank and Readex. This database documents the experiences and impact of Indigenous Americans as recorded by the news media from 1690 to 2016. The primary sources in this collection offer an expansive window into centuries of Indigenous history as
Exploring the Leatherby Libraries' Systematic Review and Evidence Synthesis Service
The Leatherby Libraries is excited to launch the Systematic Review and Evidence Synthesis Service (SRESS)! Created to support Chapman University’s research mission, SRESS will support Chapman faculty, staff, researchers, and students with their systematic review and evidence synthesis projects. Evidence synthesis means analyzing and combining multiple studies to understand a topic thoroughly. It is used
Share Your Research Data with Chapman Figshare!
Do you want to know how the Leatherby Libraries can support your research journey by helping meet publisher and funder data-sharing requirements? Join us for the Spring 2025 installment of “Sharing Your Research Data with Chapman Figshare,” hosted by our Data Services Librarian, Andrew Greenman, to learn more! This virtual workshop will explore Chapman Figshare,
The Intersection of Creativity and Law
As we enter the final part of the Spring Semester, we are excited to bring you our newest display, exploring the field of Literary Copyright. This book display also honors World Book and Copyright Day, which takes place annually on April 23rd. This event brings together authors, publishers, and readers, highlighting the significance of intellectual