Post originally published on December 4, 2023. Last updated on January 18, 2024.
UBC Asian Library is undergoing space improvements to replace the carpeting on the main floor and install new public furniture. The branch will be closed to the public starting January 2, 2024, and is expected to fully reopen on February 5, 2024, at regular branch hours.
Collections Service
Areas within the branch will be inaccessible during construction. Intermittent collections service will take place during the closure.
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Closure dates |
Service availability |
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January 2-14 |
Items can be ordered through Document Delivery, free of charge. Once material is ready, users will be able to arrange for pickup on-site by appointment from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m by emailing asian.library@ubc.ca. |
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January 15-19 |
Collections service at UBC Asian Library will be temporarily suspended during this time. Document Delivery requests will not be fulfilled during this period. |
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January 20-February 4 |
Items can be ordered through Document Delivery. free of charge. Once material is ready, users will be able to arrange for pickup on-site by appointment from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m by emailing asian.library@ubc.ca. |
On-site Reference Service
Areas within the branch will be inaccessible during construction. Intermittent on-site reference service will take place during the closure.
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Closure dates |
Service availability |
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January 2-14 |
On-site reference service will be available on weekday afternoons (Monday through Friday) by appointment only. Please email asian.library@ubc.ca to request this service. |
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January 15-19 |
On-site reference service at UBC Asian Library will be temporarily suspended during this time. |
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January 20- February 4 |
On-site reference service will be available on weekday afternoons (Monday through Friday) by appointment only. Please email asian.library@ubc.ca to request this service. |
On-site Instruction
Faculty are encouraged to connect with the appropriate area studies librarian to book a classroom presentation on library resources. Group instruction within the Asian Library will not be possible during the closure.
Off-site Reference and Instruction
Off-site reference and instruction will continue to be available from Monday to Friday, on Zoom or Microsoft Teams throughout the closure. Please contact the your area studies librarian for more information or email asian.library@ubc.ca.