"The Spirit of Our Leaders: Presidents of Chapman University" Exhibit Opening
Located in the Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives, the newest exhibit, “The Spirit of our Leaders: Presidents of Chapman University” has recently been installed. This exhibit was curated by Chloe Van Stralendorff, Special Collections Intern, in celebration of the upcoming inauguration of President Daniele C. Struppa. The exhibit features various archived materials
Homecoming at the Leatherby Libraries
This year’s Chapman Family Homecoming Celebration promises to be just as action-packed of a weekend as last year. There is an entire calendar of activities hoping to connect the entire Chapman community—and the Leatherby Libraries are no exception. As always, the library is hosting a variety of interesting and entertaining events this year. We encourage
Leatherby Libraries Welcomes Students with Full Week of Activities
The end of August marked the beginning of the fall semester, and along with students moving in and preparing for classes, it also marked a week of exciting activities hosted by the Leatherby Libraries . Candlelight Ceremony The Leatherby Libraries hosted the Class of 1966 (50-Year Club) for a reception prior to
The Business of Dying: Newest Exhibit curated at the Center for American War Letters Archives at the Leatherby Libraries
Several months ago, while working on another project, I came across a letter regarding the remains of Fireman First Class Robert Orville Carver, USN, killed in a torpedo attack on the U.S.S. Mt. Vernon during WWI. It reads: The cause of his death being a violent explosion, you can realize that the condition of his
Community of Readers Celebrates Its Success with A Final Party
The Leatherby Libraries Community of Readers joined together this past Friday for a fun afternoon of lunch, books and prizes. Held in the Center for American War Letters reading room, the Community of Readers shared what they’ve been reading this summer along with recommending new titles. The second monthly drawing was held at this
Library Enhances its Room Booking System
Since March of last year, the library’s Circulation team has been working hard to update and improve the room booking system at the Leatherby Libraries regularly. This summer they surprised us with an exciting new change: More hours and multiple bookings. In previous years, library users could only book one session at a time, restricted
Leatherby Libraries' First Floor Receives a Face Lift
During the summer, the Chapman University campus utilizes the quiet time to prepare for the upcoming academic year, refresh and get ready for the new upcoming and current classes. in July, the library remodeled the first floor reference area to increase and expand the collections, allow more natural lighting and increase the seating area. The
Hashtag Truth, New Freshman Foundation Course Promotes Information Literacy
Each new freshman at Chapman University completes their Freshman Foundations Course during their first year on campus. Choosing from a large range of topics, these courses are meant to introduce new students into university workload and practice “critical analyzation and communication.” The Leatherby Libraries is proud of librarians Lugene Rosen and Carolyn Radcliff, two of
Intern Interviews: Rob Strauss
At the Leatherby Libraries, we have an interview series hlighting 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! Now, we’re doing the same with our hard-working interns. Rob Strauss, our Special Collections Intern, was kind enough
Marketing and Building Your Brand
Thanks to the generosity of Kevin Staniec ’01 Founder and Executive Director of the 1888 Center, the Leatherby Libraries co-hosted Marketing: Building Your Brand event as part of the 1888 Center’s Summer Writing Project. The panel that was moderated by Jon-Barrett Ingels covered how to connect with an author’s community using effective media tools and developing meaningful