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Kristin Laughtin-Dunker

Kristin Laughtin-Dunker

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Understanding Open Access and Data Sharing Mandates  Investigating Library Research & Data Services (LRDS)

December 8, 2025 by | Leatherby Libraries

Choosing an appropriate and impactful publication venue is crucial for all researchers; however, at the Leatherby Libraries, we understand how vital this decision is for Chapman University researchers who have received federal grant funding. By the end of 2025, all federal agencies will require funded researchers to make both their resulting publications and the underlying data open access (or

Chapman University Digital Commons Now Offers SSO Login! Streamline Your Research Experience

October 16, 2025 by | Leatherby Libraries

The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to announce that Single Sign-On (SSO) has now been added to Chapman University Digital Commons, making it easier than ever to log in! This update provides: Enhanced security Simplified sign-on for current users Streamlined registration for new users Chapman faculty, staff, and students can now log in with their existing

Connect to Knowledge: Indigenous Life in America Reap the Rewards with these Resources

May 6, 2025 by | Leatherby Libraries

The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to offer access to the Indigenous Life in America database from Newsbank and Readex. This database documents the experiences and impact of Indigenous Americans as recorded by the news media from 1690 to 2016. The primary sources in this collection offer an expansive window into centuries of Indigenous history as

Unpacking the Past Key Approaches and Methodologies of Working with Colonial Documents

April 4, 2025 by | Leatherby Libraries

The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to offer access to the “Interrogating Colonial Documents and Narratives” module of Research Methods Primary Sources from AM. This module introduces students to the key concerns and issues associated with studying colonial history. Students and instructors will receive support in learning how to use colonial primary sources for learning and

Honoring Women’s History Month Chapman Gains Access to Key Women's Studies Titles

March 6, 2025 by | Leatherby Libraries

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are pleased to announce that the Chapman research community now has access to the Taylor & Francis Women’s Studies Ebooks Collection. This database features a curated collection of key titles in Women’s Studies, examining the impact of race, ethnicity, geography, class, sexual orientation, and gender construction on the

3 New Open Access Publishing Opportunities Fund Your Research with Leatherby Libraries!

March 5, 2025 by | Leatherby Libraries

The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to announce that Chapman University has joined three new read-and-publish deals through the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), Emerald, and Oxford University Press. These agreements will allow Chapman-affiliated authors to publish their articles Open Access at reduced or zero cost. About the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) Agreement: The read-and-publish

Fashion Lovers and Researchers Rejoice! Leatherby Libraries Now Has the Entire Vogue Archive

February 7, 2025 by | Leatherby Libraries

The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to offer access to the Vogue Archive. This database includes the entire run of the US edition of Vogue from 1892 to the present, reproduced in high-resolution color images. The Vogue Archive is an essential primary source for fashion and modern social history studies. Researchers will find the database useful

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