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By Glenn Drexhage on March 27, 2013
A Masters of Science student in Geophysics is the 2013 recipient of UBC Library’s Innovative Dissemination of Research Award.
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By Glenn Drexhage on March 5, 2013
Three books that reflect the compelling culture, geography and history of British Columbia are featured in the inaugural shortlist for a new award focused on scholarly works.
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By Glenn Drexhage on February 12, 2013
A fascinating collection of programs that focuses on a range of environmental issues can now be viewed by users around the world. UBC Library recently digitized the Westland series television programs that form part of Halleran Collection, one of the largest private family film collections in Canada. It is is being housed and preserved by the Library […]
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By Glenn Drexhage on November 8, 2012
UBC Library and the Peking University Library look forward to collaborating on collections, cataloguing and more thanks to a new agreement.
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By Glenn Drexhage on October 29, 2012
The handsome, refurbished Library at UBC’s Okanagan campus has officially opened. Highlights of the $1.4-million renovation include increased student seating and new amenities; read the media releaseto find out more this great new space. The opening also received media coverage in the Okanagan. Check out “UBCO library upgrade enhances teaching and research” in the […]
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By Jessica Woolman on October 15, 2012
UBC’s Chinese Canadian Stories project unveiled interactive kiosks this past weekend at Vancouver Public Library.
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By Glenn Drexhage on September 5, 2012
The $1.4-million renovation to UBC’s Okanagan campus library is complete. With more seating, additional group study rooms and added quiet reading space, the Library is a nexus of rich content, state-of-the-art technology and inspiring space. Staff are eager to show off the revitalized space to the campus community and Okanagan residents. For more on the renovation, […]
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By Glenn Drexhage on May 2, 2012
Lions Gate Bridge, courtesy of the West Vancouver Memorial Library
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By Glenn Drexhage on April 20, 2012
APRIL 20, 2012 The Public Knowledge Project (PKP) is pleased to announce that the University of British Columbia Library (UBC Library) has entered into a major partnership with PKP, furthering a commitment to the development of scholarly communication software. As a result of this agreement, UBC Library will provide significant financial and in-kind support to […]
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By Glenn Drexhage on March 1, 2012
Three members of UBC’s Fisheries Centre are the 2012 recipients of UBC Library’s Innovative Dissemination of Research Award. The submission from Dr. Dirk Zeller, Mr. Ar’ash Tavakolie and Dr. Daniel Pauly highlighted The Sea Around Us Project portal (www.seaaroundus.org). This innovative project aims to assess, document and communicate the impact of fisheries on the world’s […]
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