New LibGuide for Teams and Zoom Instruction
The Leatherby Libraries is happy to share that we have a new research guide available to aid professors, especially as we approach finals, with Teams and Zoom for Virtual Instruction and Communication. This guide, created by Reference Librarians Ana Munandar and Catalina Lopez, gathers resources on Microsoft Teams and Zoom, which are web conferencing tools
Leatherby Students from Home: Ruby Blakesleay
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been giving you some insight into how different librarians from the Leatherby Libraries have shifted to working from home. In this new blog series, we’re talking to a different group of people, a group that makes up the youthful core of the Leatherby Libraries: our student employees! Since the
Leatherby Librarians at Home: Shahrzad Khosrowpour
This week in the Leatherby Librarians at Home blog series, Coordinator of Cataloging and Gifts Shahrzad Khosrowpour shares the fantastic things she’s been reading, along with tips for making the most of studying from home. 1. What has been the most challenging aspect for you of working from home so far, and how did you
One Million Downloads for Chapman University Digital Commons!
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to announce that Chapman University Digital Commons has just achieved its latest milestone: one million downloads! What is Chapman University Digital Commons? Launched in Fall 2014, Chapman University Digital Commons is Chapman University’s institutional repository. In simpler terms, it is an open access platform for the scholarship, publications, archives, and
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