About UBC Library
With more than nine million items in its digital and print collections, the Library is a vital support for research, learning and teaching excellence at UBC. Learn more about our collections, stay up to date with Library news and meet our team.
Vision & Values
UBC Library is guided by our Strategic Framework, which underlines our mission, vision and values. Find out more about our plan’s progress, along with our ongoing collaborative work across campus and collection information.
UBC Library 2025/26 Senate Report
UBC Library's annual Senate Report (2025/26) is now available. Read our highlights from the past fiscal year which include advancing research, learning and scholarship, engaging with communities, creating and delivering responsive collections, inspiring with innovative spaces and services, and stewarding the organization.
UBC Library Crawl 2026
New students are invited to join the UBC Library Crawl throughout the month of September and visit library locations across the UBC Vancouver campus. Pick up a map at the UBC Library Imagine Day booth on September 8 or from any library circulation desk until supplies run out. As you visit each branch, collect stamps […]
UBC Library announces upcoming migration to new integrated library management and discovery platforms
Upgraded cloud-based library platforms will modernize core systems, improve search and discovery, and support teaching, learning and research across UBC.
UBC Library launches matching fund to enhance teaching, learning and engagement at the Chung | Lind Gallery
UBC Library is launching a $200,000 campaign to raise funds in support of ongoing programming at the Chung| Lind Gallery. Donations up to $120,000 will be matched by a generous pledge from the Jack and Sylvia Gin Foundation.
Senate Report
UBC Library reports annually on the organization and its progress. Read the latest report here.
Meet the Team
We’ve collected stories from across the Library to give you a glimpse at what it’s like to work with us.