UBC Asian Library renovations create dynamic spaces for collaboration
by phoebe chan on July 8, 2024
UBC Asian Library has benefited from two substantial renovation projects on both the upper and main floors of the branch. The reimagined space includes extensive improvements to seating and study spaces, much needed repairs, and an overhaul of the book collection stacks and displays.Posted in Carousel | Tagged with Asian Library, library spaces, renovation, renovations, spaces, spaces and services
Meet Alexei Villareal, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research
by Library Communications on July 4, 2024
Alexei Villareal, 3rd year Faculty of Arts student, shares his story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research: “Scholarships like this one, which recognize that research is something undergraduates can perform, are incredibly validating.”Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with library research, prize, UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research, undergraduate
Meet Rochelle Mazar, Assistant Director, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre at UBC Library
by Library Communications on June 25, 2024
Rochelle Mazar, Assistant Director, IKBLC, shares her experience in leading multiple teams and collaborating with library faculty and staff, UBC partners, and community members on a wide range of projects and initiatives at UBC Library.Posted in Carousel, Uncategorized | Tagged with Irving K Barber Learning Centre, profile
2024 Employee Recognition Award winners announced
by Library Communications on June 24, 2024
UBC Library is pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of UBC Library Awards. Each year, the Library Awards Program shines a light on faculty and staff who have demonstrated exceptional creativity, innovation, leadership, excellence and a dedication to customer service through their work.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with awards, recognition
Meet Kyla Terenzek, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research
by Library Communications on June 20, 2024
Kyla Terenzek, 4th year Faculty of Arts student, shares her story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research: “This reaffirms the immense value in connecting with UBC Library and its incredible resources and staff, faculty and mentors at UBC.”Posted in General | Tagged with library research, prize, UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research, undergraduate
Meet CJ McGillivray, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research
by Library Communications on June 6, 2024
CJ McGillivray, 3rd year Faculty of Arts student, shares her story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research: “The prize allows me to worry less about the financial stresses of being a student and focus more on what I love.”Posted in General | Tagged with library research, prize, UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research, undergraduate
UBC Library awarded Toshiba International Foundation grant
by Anna Moorhouse on May 29, 2024
UBC Library has been named as the successful recipient of a Toshiba International Foundation grant to support the conservation and digitization of select Premodern Japanese materials in UBC Asian Library’s collections.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with Asian Library, Japanese Collections
Meet Diana Andrews, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research
by Library Communications on May 23, 2024
Diana Andrews, 3rd year Faculty of Arts student, shares her story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research: “Scholarships like this one, which recognize that research is something undergraduates can perform, are incredibly validating.”Posted in General | Tagged with library research, prize, UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research, undergraduate
2024 UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research award ceremony
by Library Communications on May 16, 2024
On May 15, winners of the 2024 UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research celebrated their awards with family, faculty, donors and other members of the UBC community.Posted in General | Tagged with prize, research, UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research, undergraduate
UBC Library opens Chung | Lind Gallery
by Library Communications on April 22, 2024
UBC Library is excited to announce the official opening of the Chung | Lind Gallery showcasing the Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung Collection and Phil Lind Klondike Gold Rush Collection.Posted in General | Tagged with Chung Collection, Chung Lind Gallery, Phil Lind Klondike Gold Rush Collection