Beginning in May 2022, the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre will undergo renovation to create a new gallery on Level 2, and environment upgrade to Rare Book & Special Collections on Level 1. The work is expected to be completed in the summer of 2023.
The new gallery will house the Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung Collection that was previously located on Level 1, and include the recently donated Phil Lind Klondike Gold Rush Collection. Once complete, the Gallery will be a prominent location for both collections.
The environment upgrades to Rare Books & Special Collections will be meet the Canadian Conservation Institute requirements for designation.
What to expect during construction:
- Regular construction noise on Level 1 and 2 due to the use of tools and equipment.
- Construction hoarding wall around the construction area on Level 2
This project is made possible due to the generous donation of funding and collections from Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung, Phil Lind, the President’s Priority Fund, Government of Canada, London Drugs Foundation, Academic Capital Fund, and other donors to UBC Library.
For questions about the project please contact:
Hilde Schepens, Project Manager at hilde.schepens@ubc.ca.