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Chapman Learning Commons benefactor passes away
Philanthropist Kay Chapman’s contributions will be remembered for years to come in the Chapman Learning Commons.
LibFOCUS e-Newsletter: August 2011
The August issue of LibFOCUS explores information: global and mobile, in the Library.
Growing with technology
Change is constant – in life, and in libraries. Indeed, in the 21st century, libraries of all stripes are grappling with new spaces and new technologies, and librarians are forging new roles in learning and research. UBC Library is taking steps to help its staff face the future. For example, a training program will enable [...]
Director of Learning Centre featured in Vancouver Sun
Sandra Singh, the Director of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, is featured in a Vancouver Sun article about her appointment as the head of the Vancouver Public Library. You can read the piece here.
Friends – Summer 2010
The Summer 2010 issue of Friends is now available. View other UBC Library publications online.
UBC Library’s Dean Giustini interviewed by Significant Science
An interview with Dean Giutstini, “the Dean of Social Media in Medicine,” is featured on Significant Science – a blog about science, medicine, health and technology. Dean is a Reference Librarian at the Biomedical Branch Library. You can read the interview here.
More UBC librarians lauded (December 14)
At the beginning of this month (see the December 3 post) we announced the success of David Lam librarians, who were recognized for their efforts in creating a unique guide. Now, there’s more good news about UBC Library and the BCLA ALPS (Academic Librarians in Public Service) Laud a Librarian “Gold Medal” contest. Sally Taylor [...]
