Service updates
by Library Communications on January 20, 2026
We are currently experiencing delays to campus delivery services due to circumstances beyond the Library’s control. Please anticipate longer wait times. For ASRS items, select MAA Library as the pick-up location for the fastest delivery.Posted in General | Tagged with Service Bulletins
UBC Library welcomes urban forestry students into the archives
by Anna Moorhouse on January 19, 2026
How do you get a group of urban forestry students excited about historical archives? You start with a map.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with forestry, RBSC, Woodward Library
Season’s Greetings from UBC Library
by phoebe chan on December 15, 2025
This year marks the 100th anniversary of UBC Library. We can all take pride in this remarkable milestone. Reflecting on a century of research, teaching and learning, what stands out to me are the generations of dedicated people whose work has been the foundation of the Library.Posted in General, University Librarian Message | Tagged with seasonal cards, seasons greetings, University Librarian
Celebrating 100 Years of UBC at Point Grey exhibition extended until June 2026
by Library Communications on December 15, 2025
This immersive visual exhibition, on display at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, has been extended until June 2026.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with exhibitions
Library service update: Sage title retention list for 2026
by Library Communications on December 11, 2025
UBC Library has completed negotiations with Sage to restructure our title package. Learn more about the upcoming changes to Sage.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with service update
A Conversation with Jennifer Gagnon
by Anna Moorhouse on December 10, 2025
We sat down with Dr. Jennifer Gagnon, UBC Library EDI Scholar-in-Residence, to talk about about her work: the challenges, the highlights, and what's up next.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with EDI Scholars-in-Residence, EDI Scholars-in-Residence Q&As
Behind-the-scenes: UBC Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections and University Archives upgrades
by Library Communications on December 4, 2025
Construction is well underway on several significant UBC Library Rare Books and Special Collections and University Archives projects.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with construction, RBSC, spaces and services, University Archives
RBSC and UA Reading Room to close temporarily starting December 15
by Library Communications on December 1, 2025
Starting December 15, the Rare Books and Special Collection and University Archives reading room will close temporarily for construction.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with closures, RBSC, service update, University Archives
Message from the University Librarian: Announcing my retirement on June 30, 2026
by Dr. Susan E. Parker on November 10, 2025
Reflecting on eight years as UBC Library's University Librarian.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with University Librarian
Associate University Librarian, Collections, Library Administration, UBC Library | Vancouver Campus | Full-time, five-year renewable administrative appointment
by Library Communications on November 6, 2025
Associate University Librarian, Collections Library Administration, UBC Library | Vancouver Campus Full-time, five-year renewable administrative appointment Anticipated Start Date: April 1, 2026 UBC LIBRARY As one of the world’s leading universities, the University of British Columbia creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research […]Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with Careers, Work with us