A Successful Homecoming at the Leatherby Libraries!
The Leatherby Libraries had a blast participating in this year’s Homecoming Celebration, and would like to thank everyone that visited Chapman University and attended our many events. Let’s take a look at what we hosted this year: At a special luncheon for the 50 Year Club, Chapman alumni were able to visit a curated case dedicated
Homecoming at the Leatherby Libraries
Join us on October 6th and 7th for the annual Chapman Family Homecoming Celebration! There are activities across campus that connect the Chapman community, and the Leatherby Libraries is proud to take part. Check out what the Leatherby Libraries have to offer while visiting Chapman University. Register Now! Faculty Master Class: Truth or Lies? A
Library Contributes to PST: LA/LA Exhibition
Last week, Chapman University celebrated the opening of “My Barrio: Emigdio Vasquez and Chicana/o Identity in Orange County,” an exhibition that is part of Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA. An initiative of The Getty, PST: LA/LA is a far-reaching and ambitious project in which over 70 Southern California institutions explore Latin American and Latino art in
Special Collections Produces Four New Exhibitions
Chapman University’s Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections & Archives is proud to host four new exhibitions! Located on the fourth floor of Leatherby Libraries, these exhibitions cover a range of topics, from silent films to miniature books: Chapman and Freemasonry: Masonic Treasures from the Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives
New! Theatre Scripts Collection!
Good news, Theatre folks! You can now find all of the theatre scripts held by the Leatherby Libraries in one place: the Theatre Scripts Collection! You can find this collection on the 2nd Floor of the Leatherby Libraries in a separate shelving area near the Friedman Reading Room. When you search the library catalog looking
Community of Readers 2017
Last week, the Leatherby Libraries Community of Readers wrapped up its tenth summer reading program! Established in 2007 by the Leatherby Libraries, the Community of Readers is the summer reading program for Chapman University and is open to everyone who has borrowing privileges at the Leatherby Libraries and a current library account, including students, faculty,
"Voices from the Archive: Letters During War" Podcast
Dr. Jana Remy, Associate Director of Digital Scholarship at Chapman University, began the “Making History” podcast ten years ago when she realized her passion for the craft of history-making. Specifically the archival process of historians. Now, partnering with the Center for American War Letters Archive (CAWL), Jana and our very own Digital Humanities and Science Librarian, Dr. Doug
New Databases Added!
Good news to all our Panther researchers! The Leatherby Libraries has added three new databases to the “A-Z List” that cover political science and government material, a resource that is available campus-wide: 1. ProQuest Legislative Insight: “A Federal legislative history service of digital full-text publications created by Congress during the process leading up to the
Librarian Interviews: Margaret Puentes
The blog series “Librarian Interviews” has helped inform the community about all the different areas and services of the library. It has also shone a spotlight on our amazing and hard-working team of librarians. This month the Leatherby Libraries has a new addition to our cast! Margaret Puentes, our new Part-Time Reference Librarian, was kind enough
Looking back at Staff Summit Week 2017
The Leatherby Libraries was well-represented at this year’s Staff Summit Week! Take a look below at our involvement in the University’s 6th Annual Staff Summit Week: Workshop: Leatherby Libraries “Treasures” Tour Date: Tuesday, June 27 and Thursday, June 29 Dean Charlene Baldwin led a tour through the Leatherby Libraries, highlighting the treasures of the library.