{"id":13096,"date":"2026-08-26T16:37:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T16:37:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/?p=13096"},"modified":"2026-08-26T16:37:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T16:37:05","slug":"explore-the-new-and-improved-spaces-at-leatherby-libraries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/2026\/08\/26\/explore-the-new-and-improved-spaces-at-leatherby-libraries\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore the New and Improved Spaces at Leatherby Libraries!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Leatherby Libraries have undertaken a series of improvements and space-optimization projects to better support student learning, needs, and collaboration! From new furniture and whiteboards to renovated alcoves and refreshed study rooms, these improvements help create library spaces that are more comfortable, functional, and engaging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>First Floor Enhancements<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The first floor of the library is a hub on campus where students study and collaborate. Recent enhancements have further transformed the space into a flexible, student-centered learning environment that supports a variety of study styles. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13110 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/08\/First-Floor-e1787606676678-300x203.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"344\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/08\/First-Floor-e1787606676678-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/08\/First-Floor-e1787606676678.png 384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The space now features:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Newly installed carpet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New furniture, including lounge seating, couches, laptop tables, round tables, ottomans, bar-height tables with stools, and rearrangeable study tables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mobile glass boards to support studying, group work, and brainstorming!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>New First Floor Study Room (Room 115)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The new first-floor study room 115 offers students additional space to collaborate and study with greater privacy. In addition to supporting student study sessions, the room will also be used by librarians to host one-on-one reference conferences, providing personalized research assistance to students upon request.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13112 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/08\/Study-Room-115-e1787606800609-295x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"295\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/08\/Study-Room-115-e1787606800609-295x300.png 295w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/08\/Study-Room-115-e1787606800609.png 384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The study room features:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Newly installed carpet\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dimmable LED lights\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New furniture, including lounge seating, laptop tables, a square table, and glass whiteboards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An Apple TV with an HDMI port to support presentations, digital displays, and more<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Alumni Association Reading Alcove<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Alumni Association Reading Alcove spotlights the scholarship of Chapman University alumni by featuring a bookcase filled with <a href=\"https:\/\/chapcat.chapman.edu\/search~S1\/?searchtype=X&amp;searcharg=Alumni+Collection&amp;searchscope=1&amp;sortdropdown=-&amp;SORT=DZ&amp;extended=0&amp;SUBMIT=Search&amp;searchlimits=&amp;searchorigarg=XAlumni+Author%26SORT%3DDZ\">alumni-authored titles<\/a>. This space also features the 50 Years Club display, which rotates annually to highlight the graduating class of 50 years ago.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13115 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/08\/Alumni-Alcove-e1787606927302-277x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"277\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/08\/Alumni-Alcove-e1787606927302-277x300.png 277w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/08\/Alumni-Alcove-e1787606927302.png 384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recent updates have further enhanced the functionality and visibility of this special space:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Electrical outlets added<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wall patched and painted to refresh and elevate the alcove\u2019s appearance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">70\u201d TV installed to showcase alumni stories, digital displays, and special features<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Marjorie Perloff Alcove<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The new Marjorie Perloff Alcove features a collection of books generously donated posthumously in 2024 by Marjorie Perloff from her personal collection. She was a leading critic of experimental poetry, having written numerous books and essays on the subject. This dedicated space honors her legacy while making her collection accessible to students and researchers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13117 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/08\/Perloff-Collection-e1787607195272-257x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/08\/Perloff-Collection-e1787607195272-257x300.png 257w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/08\/Perloff-Collection-e1787607195272.png 384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enhancements of this space include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New shelving installed to house approximately <a href=\"https:\/\/chapcat.chapman.edu\/search~S1\/?searchtype=X&amp;searcharg=Marjorie+Perloff&amp;searchscope=1&amp;sortdropdown=-&amp;SORT=DZ&amp;extended=0&amp;SUBMIT=Search&amp;searchlimits=&amp;searchorigarg=XPerloff%26SORT%3DD\">1,200 selected books from the Marjorie Perloff Collection<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New Marjorie Perloff portrait printed and framed to honor her legacy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dimensional lettering was added to formally designate the space as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Marjorie Perloff Alcove<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Dahlem-Doti-Struppa Mountaineering Alcove<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Dahlem-Doti-Struppa Mountaineering Alcove celebrates the achievements of Chapman University community members who embarked on expeditions to some of the world\u2019s highest peaks. Recent enhancements highlight newly completed expeditions while improving the display and organization of the space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13109 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/08\/Mountaineering-Alcove-300x225.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"352\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/08\/Mountaineering-Alcove-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/08\/Mountaineering-Alcove.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 352px) 100vw, 352px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recent enhancements include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An updated nameplate\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New frames for photographs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Freshly repainted wall\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Addition of shelves displaying books from the Mountaineering Alcove collection<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Third Floor Alcove<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The new third-floor alcove provides students with an additional space to study, relax, and collaborate within the Leatherby Libraries. Formerly a copy room, the space has been transformed into a comfortable seating area featuring<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The Tale of Genji, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">an art collection by Tatsuya Ishiodori. The alcove offers a welcoming environment where students can gather, work, or enjoy the artwork while taking a break from their studies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13107 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/08\/Third-Floor-Alcove-e1787606470162-290x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"290\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/08\/Third-Floor-Alcove-e1787606470162-290x300.png 290w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/08\/Third-Floor-Alcove-e1787606470162.png 384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 290px) 100vw, 290px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This space includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New carpet<\/li>\n<li>LED lighting<\/li>\n<li>New furniture, including lounge seating, laptop tables, and glass whiteboards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Science &amp; Technology Group Study Room 323<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fresh additions were also added to the Sci-Tech Group Study Room on the 3rd floor! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13121 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/08\/Sci-Tech-Study-Room-e1787607411138-298x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"298\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/08\/Sci-Tech-Study-Room-e1787607411138-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/08\/Sci-Tech-Study-Room-e1787607411138-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/08\/Sci-Tech-Study-Room-e1787607411138.png 384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 298px) 100vw, 298px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These brand new features include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dimmable LED lighting\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Carpeting\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A table that can accommodate 6 people<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lounge seats with movable laptop tables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A glass board<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A conference video bar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Center for American War Letters<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalcommons.chapman.edu\/wla\/\">Center for American War Letters Archives<\/a> (CAWLA) continues to serve as a vital space for research, reflection, and engagement with firsthand accounts of wartime experiences. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12546 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/06\/Media-5-300x185.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/06\/Media-5-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/06\/Media-5-1024x631.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/06\/Media-5-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/06\/Media-5-1536x947.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2026\/06\/Media-5.jpg 1834w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recent enhancements have refreshed and modernized the space, improving functionality and presentation while preserving its mission&#8217;s integrity:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New carpeting was installed to create a refreshed environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dimmable LED lighting installed to enhance visibility and accommodate exhibits and events<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All walls patched and painted, including the addition of a new accent wall<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An 85\u201d TV installed inside the space to support presentations, digital displays, and more<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A 32\u201d TV added outside the CAWLA entrance to showcase information about the space, hours, and events<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Updated posters to describe the history of the archives and the materials<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A new state flag exhibit was created and installed to enhance interpretive displays<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wooden pedestal display refinished and stained to preserve and elevate existing exhibit furnishings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visit these newly improved spaces in the Leatherby Libraries today and experience how these renovated environments create even more opportunities to learn, collaborate, and connect throughout the library.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Leatherby Libraries have undertaken a series of improvements and space-optimization projects to better support student learning, needs, and collaboration! 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