War: The Truth Behind it and the Destruction it Causes
Why do people go to war? Why do countries sacrifice their men and women? Why are countries never held responsible for the many civilian lives that are lost? These are questions that I wonder about, especially with the recent talk of a potential “World War III.” When I think of war, I don’t think of
New Book Cover Display Honors Celebrated Steampunk Authors
In 2000, Chapman University Professor James P. Blaylock, author and winner of the Nebula & World Fantasy Awards, and his long-time writing colleague Tim Powers founded the Creative Writing Conservatory at Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA). This exhibit, which is part of the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Creative Writing Conservatory, features artwork
Happy Valentine's Day!
‘Tis the season of love…at the Leatherby Libraries! In honor of Valentine’s Day this year, the Leatherby Libraries has fun decorations and goodies for Chapman students! The reference desk is adorned with rose petals and items you can checkout!
Exploring the Library: Ralph Tomlinson Toy Collection
We’ve all been children before. We’ve all had toys that we loved when we were little. I know I did and I still have many of my favorite toys in storage in my childhood bedroom. What if you never stopped loving toys? What if collecting toys became a passion of yours well into your adulthood?
Can You Judge a Book by Its Cover?: Examples of the Bookbinder's Art
The new display in the Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections & Archives is called “Can You Judge a Book by Its Cover?: Examples of the Bookbinder’s Art.” This display contains a wide variety of bindings that showcases the craftsmanship and beauty that is inherent in wrapping a book to protect it. Examples include
Librarian Interviews: David Carson
At the Leatherby Libraries, we have an interview series highlighting the work our amazing librarians accomplish each day. These interviews help inform the community about all the different areas of the library and all the services we have! David Carson, our Brandman University Distance Education Librarian, was kind enough to answer some questions for us!
Win Prizes for Your Research
Are you hard at work on your thesis or spending long hours in the lab? Here’s one way you could get recognized for your many hours of study – enter to win the annual Leatherby Libraries Undergraduate Research Prize. The Kevin and Tam Ross Undergraduate Research Prize recognizes excellent research and effective use of library resources
A Display honoring Black Women
As a mixed woman, I have always made it a priority to learn about the amazing Black women in history who have paved the way for my success. Unfortunately, a lot of Black history wasn’t implemented in my education growing up, and my parents had to teach me. One of the ways I learned about
New Materials for February
Welcome back Panthers! We hope the Spring semester is off to a great start. Feel free to stop by the library to take a look at the new materials that are added to the collection. The new materials display is located behind the reference desk and everything is available for check-out. Featured Books Business The
Exploring the Library: The Adventure Continues
Interterm is over and the spring semester is in full swing! Spring is always my favorite time of the year and what better way to spend my favorite season than exploring the Leatherby Libraries with you? Welcome back and welcome to the second half of our adventures discovering the treasures of the Leatherby Libraries. Last