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 Carousel, 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
Records Management at UBC: How Do I Name my Files?
by Library Communications on November 3, 2025
If you’ve ever searched your computer and found files like ‘Schedule 2025-FINAL-FINAL(1).docx,’ you know how quickly file names can become confusing.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with records management, Records Management at UBC
The Old Auditorium at 100 at the Music, Art & Architecture Library
by phoebe chan on October 30, 2025
This year marks the 100th anniversary UBC’s Point Grey Campus, including the Old Auditorium, which opened on October 14-15, 1925. To celebrate this milestone, the Music, Art & Architecture (MAA) Library in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre opened an exhibit highlighting the history of the Old Auditorium through archival materials.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with exhibitions, exhibits, Music Art and Architecture Library, Rare Books and Special Collections, UBC Archives