A Chapman-Themed Summer Reading List
This summer is already looking very different from the summers of other years. Whether you’re missing a great vacation adventure that’s been cancelled due to the pandemic, or missing participating in the Leatherby Libraries Community of Readers, diving into some summer reading can be a great way to go on an adventure of the mind,
New: Single Sign-On for Interlibrary Loan System
The Leatherby Libraries has updated its Interlibrary Loan program to a single sign-on system. ILL accounts will be tied to current Chapman or Brandman user credentials, and patrons will no longer need a separate login to access ILL. Previous ILL history will be saved, and the only change will be the username and password for
Passing of Renowned Long Beach Artist Slater Barron AKA “The Lint Lady”
It is with great sadness that we share the news about the passing of Slater Barron, also known as the Lint Lady. She is one of the most often mentioned personalities that Huell Howser fans talk about when discussing their favorite episodes. Below is the media release from her family and friends. Long Beach artist
Leatherby Librarians at Home: Taylor Greene
Continuing our Leatherby Librarians at Home series, this week we talk to Chair of Instructional Services and Performing Arts librarian Taylor Greene about great resources for checking out world-class performances from home, and tips for keeping your work and rest spaces separate. 1. What has been the most challenging aspect for you of working from
Leatherby Students from Home: Hakeem Wakil
For the last installment of the Leatherby Students from Home blog series for this academic year, Hakeem Wakil talks to us about missing putting together his fantastic book displays, and what he’s reading and working on right now. 1. What has been the most challenging aspect for you of studying from home so far, and
Leatherby Libraries Staff at Home: Rachel Karas
This week marks the third entry in the Leatherby Libraries Staff at Home blog series, as we hear from Library Events and External Relations Assistant (and your most frequent blogger) Rachel Karas about how her job has changed, and what she’s reading at home. After this week, this series will be put on pause for
Leatherby Librarians at Home: Ivan Portillo
This week in the Leatherby Librarians at Home blog series, we’re finishing out our blog’s visit to the Rinker Health Sciences Study Commons with a conversation with health sciences librarian Ivan Portillo. 1. What has been the most challenging aspect for you of working from home so far, and how did you overcome it? Currently
Leatherby Students from Home: Aneli Whitford
Last week in the Leatherby Students from Home series, we spoke with Lillian Phan. This week we’re talking with Aneli Whitford, another student assistant who works with Health Sciences Librarian Ivan Portillo in the Rinker Health Sciences Study Commons. 1. What has been the most challenging aspect for you of studying from home so far,
Leatherby Libraries Staff at Home: Andrew Valbuena
Last week, we kicked off the Leatherby Libraries Staff at Home series with a conversation with our Administrative Coordinator Laurie Gates Cussalli. This week, Head of Serials Andrew Valbuena talks to us about re-learning his native tongue, and his latest fantasy and sci-fi reads. 1. What has been the most challenging aspect for you of
Leatherby Librarians at Home: Rand Boyd
This week in the Leatherby Librarians at Home blog series, Special Collections and Archives Librarian Rand Boyd talks about his favorite online resources for both his own work and students, and catches us up on his newly-rekindled love for Dashiell Hammett. 1. What has been the most challenging aspect for you of working from home