Leatherby Libraries at Chapman University

For the upcoming weekend, the Leatherby Libraries have altered hours. Additionally, in observation of Juneteenth, the Leatherby Libraries will be closed. Our summer hours resume on Monday, June 22nd. 🐾

The Leatherby Libraries is back with the 18th Annual Community of Readers (CoR) program! Join us on 6/25 for our first meeting to discuss your most recent summer reads. 📚
🐾All Chapman students, faculty, staff, and alumni are welcome to attend & share their love for reading! Just pick any book, read it, and share a 2-3 sentence review on our blog before the meetings to be eligible to win a prize! 🎉
Mark your calendars for future meetings on 7/23 and 8/13. Let’s celebrate the joy of reading together! 📖
Use the link in our bio to read more and RSVP!

The Leatherby Libraries have updated hours for the summer. You can check out our holiday and schedule variations at the link in our bio. 🐾

For Commencement Weekend, the Leatherby Libraries have altered our hours. Additionally, in observation of Memorial Day, the Leatherby Libraries will be closed. Our summer hours will begin on Tuesday, May 26th. 🐾

🍪📚Needing a sweet or savory treat while preparing for finals? Our cookies and snacks are back!

Stop by the reference desk and pick up a quick snack offered by the library to help fuel your study sessions! The Leatherby Libraries are happy to support you during finals week. Good luck to all Panthers! 🐾

The Leatherby Libraries have updated hours for our After Hours Study Commons during finals week. You can check out our schedule variations at the link in our bio. Happy studying and good luck!

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the winners of the 18th Annual Kevin & Tam Ross Undergraduate Research Prize and the 3rd Annual Eric M. Scandrett Research Prize!

Undergraduate Research Prize Winners:
🥇 First Place: Rowan Eiselman
🥈 Second Place: Abigail Bond Halling
🥉 Third Place: Levi Ramirez Garcia

Graduate Research Prize Winners:
🥇 First Place: Connor Bogenreif
🥈 Second Place: Thomas Buchanan
🥉 Third Place: Khashayar Eshtiaghi

A huge thank you to our dedicated faculty and librarians who carefully reviewed an incredibly strong pool of applicants; your time and expertise make this recognition possible!

🌟 Congratulations to all of our winners for their outstanding achievements and inspiring work!

🤖🖥️Curious about how artificial intelligence intersects with copyright and authorship?

If so, join the Leatherby Libraries on May 12 at 11:00 AM for our workshop,
Navigating AI in the Copyright World. Learn how generative AI is reshaping creative work and how these tools fit within current copyright frameworks, with an emphasis on human authorship, responsible use, and academic integrity.

This workshop is designed for students and faculty across all disciplines.

📅 Tuesday, May 12
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 (In-Person) or (Online)
🐾 Use this link to register: https://chapman.libcal.com/event/16781538

📚✨ Textbook prices are rising, but the Leatherby Libraries has smarter alternatives to help you!

Open Educational Resources (OER) make textbooks and other learning materials free and accessible from day one, helping students save money and succeed academically.
We've refreshed our OER LibGuide with new resources for faculty and students, including ways students can advocate for OER in their courses!

💡 Want to learn more? Join us for an OER Workshop:

🗓 Friday, May 1, 2026
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Hybrid | Online or Library Instruction Room LL305
🔗 RSVP here: https://chapman.libcal.com/event/16730126

Let’s work together to make learning more affordable and equitable at Chapman!

🌎🖥️Interested in learning about tools to level up your data interpretation for research, planning, or business needs?

The Leatherby Libraries are excited to introduce our ArcGIS Pro workshop series! ArcGIS Pro is a software that provides geoprocessing tools for interpreting spatial data. This two-part workshop series will introduce basic GIS concepts and tips for navigating ArcGIS Pro.

📅 (Workshop 1) Tuesday, April 28, and (Workshop 2) Thursday, April 30
⏰ (Both) 12:00 PM
📍 (In-Person) or (Online)

RSVP using the link: https://chapman.libcal.com/event/16461858