L I B R A R Y
Mission of the Leatherby Libraries
The mission of the Leatherby Libraries is to provide personalized services and relevant collections in support of the curricular, creative, and scholarly needs of the Chapman University community to ensure the development of the information-literate global citizen.
Vision of the Leatherby Libraries
The vision of the Leatherby Libraries is to be a preeminent portal to the world’s knowledge, an intellectual and cultural center of campus, and a distinguished resource for teaching, learning, and scholarship at Chapman University.
Values of the Leatherby Libraries
We are a learning community dedicated to the following core values that define our character. Our library core values guide our actions and inform our behaviors so that we may achieve our mission and fully realize our vision. We embrace the following values as a way to remain engaged, effective, and invigorated.
The library is a great place to get homework and studying done. In Leatherby Libraries and most libraries, the higher you go, the quieter it will be. The first level is usually the loudest where people can check out books, work on the computers, or just pass through.
If a professor assigns a research paper, the library is the place to go for all information and data. There is also an online database, so students can search for credible sources and articles. If you check out a book(s), you can either drop it off in the box slot by the front of the library or renew it online.
Students can reserve study rooms in the library. These are especially helpful for group project meetings or studying for finals! During finals, the rooms usually get booked quicker than normal, so do not book a room at the last minute.
The 6 media rooms and the 14 group study rooms located throughout the Leatherby Libraries can be booked up to 7 days in advance. During the after-hours study, the 2 group study rooms on the 1st floor are available on a first-come, first-served basis.