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
Postponing the Kevin and Tam Ross Undergraduate Research Prize for Academic Year 2019 - 2020
Due to the new and unprecedented learning environment at Chapman University, the Leatherby Libraries administration has decided to cancel the awarding of the Kevin and Tam Ross Undergraduate Research Prize for this academic year. Kevin and Tam Ross have generously agreed to continue their support for the next research prize in Spring 2021. Those students
New and Expanded Library Resources Available to Alumni and the Public
Many information providers have added or expanded access to content for current Chapman students, faculty, and staff in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic. However, many of them have also begun openly sharing their scholarly content on at least a temporary basis, meaning these resources are freely available to our alumni, parents, or any other
New and Expanded Library Resources for Online Teaching and Learning
As the campus transitions to virtual instruction in the face of the current coronavirus pandemic, the Leatherby Libraries is pleased to offer new or expanded access to several key resources that can assist with online teaching. All of these are accessible through the links below, the library’s Database A-Z List, or the new Library Content
Leatherby Libraries Remote Resources
Leatherby Libraries Remote Resources Working remotely? Here are some remote resources to help you. Information is changing from moment to moment; this blog post is being updated regularly with new information. The Leatherby Libraries building is closed until further notice. Latest information about Chapman University and COVID-19 Online and Phone Help Librarians are trained professionals
Show Us Your Art!
Show off your talents at the Leatherby Libraries! It’s time for the 7th Annual Staff Art Exhibition. The deadline to submit your applications is Friday, April 17, 2020, so, get out your art supplies and cameras. We welcome both two- and three-dimensional artworks, such as paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and crafts. Installation will take place
Leatherby Libraries Celebrates International Women's Day
This past Sunday, March 8th, was International Women’s Day, a part of Women’s History Month. A number of events in celebration of the day took place on campus the week before, including the International Women’s Day Resource Fair, held on Thursday the 5th, in which the Leatherby Libraries was a proud participant. Librarian Shahrzad Khosrowpour,
Documenting History Through Art: The Work of David Labkovski (1906-1991)
So far this academic year, we’ve seen some fabulous exhibits on the walls of the Leatherby Libraries Hall of Art on the first floor, behind the Reference Desk, celebrating Chapman’s history through blueprints and honoring award-winning authors with creative book covers. The Hall of Art now has another excellent exhibit up, one that showcases the
New Materials for February
This month, the library celebrates Women’s History Month with a display of books highlighting women who have made an impact on women’s rights. A new addition to the library’s collection is the book No vote for women: the denial of suffrage in reconstruction America, detailing the challenges of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s
Exploring the Library: Fred Kakis Group Study Room
Fred Kakis was a professor of chemistry at Chapman University for twenty-five years starting in 1964 and retiring in 1989. Most importantly, Kakis was a Holocaust survivor who was a part of the 2% of Greek Jews to survive the Holocaust. During WWII, Kakis was a member of the resistance movement, fighting against the Nazi