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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.

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"UBC Library welcomes urban forestry students into the archives" with compass and tree illustrations.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Interior view of the RBSC/UA Reading room with wooden bookshelves lining the walls, a carpeted floor and tables and chairs

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.

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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.

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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 […]

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