UBC Library acquires rare letters written by young Japanese Canadians during World War II
by michelle blackwell on April 19, 2018
The collection of 147 letters provides unique insight into the devastating effects of the Japanese Canadian internment.Posted in Press releases | Tagged with acquisition, Asian Canadian Studies, Japanese Canadian, press release, Rare Books and Special Collections
Visualization and Emerging Media Librarian, The University of British Columbia | Okanagan Campus, Full-Time, Ongoing
by Anna Moorhouse on July 19, 2018
Visualization and Emerging Media Librarian The University of British Columbia | Okanagan Campus Full-Time, Ongoing Anticipated Start Date: December 1, 2018 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Visualization and Emerging Media Librarian leads the design, creation, development and implementation of programs and services to support data visualization and emerging media needs in teaching, learning, scholarship, and research. […]Posted in Careers | Tagged with UBC Okanagan Library, Work with us
Japanese Language Librarian, UBC Library | Vancouver Campus, Full-Time, Ongoing
by michelle blackwell on June 25, 2018
Japanese Language Librarian Asian Library, UBC Library | Vancouver Campus Full-Time, Ongoing Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2018 UBC LIBRARY The University of British Columbia Library is one of the largest academic libraries in Canada and consistently ranks among the top university research libraries in North America. UBC Library has 14 branches and divisions, two […]Posted in Careers | Tagged with Asian Library, Work with us
Art Librarian, UBC Library | Vancouver Campus, Full-Time, One Year Term
by michelle blackwell on June 22, 2018
Art Librarian Music, Art & Architecture Library, UBC Library | Vancouver Campus Full-Time, One Year Term Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2018 UBC LIBRARY The University of British Columbia Library is one of the largest academic libraries in Canada and consistently ranks among the top university research libraries in North America. UBC Library has […]Posted in Careers | Tagged with Careers, Music Art and Architecture Library, Work with us
2018 employee Recognition Award winners announced
by Anna Moorhouse on June 20, 2018
UBC Library is pleased to announce that Eleanore Wellwood, Wendy Traas and Anne Lama are the 2018 recipients of UBC Library Recognition Awards.Posted in Carousel, Events | Tagged with awards, UBC Library
Notice to users: Biomedical Branch Library to undergo upgrades June 23-28.
by michelle blackwell on June 13, 2018
Access to collections will be limited during this work and after-hours card access to this branch will not be available.Posted in General | Tagged with Biomedical Branch Library
Music, Art and Architecture Library project puts Canadiana on display
by Library Communications on May 30, 2018
UBC Library's Canadian Art Exhibition Catalogue collection has a new home in the Ridington Room.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with art, Canadian Art Exhibition Catalogue collection, Emily Carr, Music Art and Architecture Library
One Great Idea by Susan E. Parker
by Anna Moorhouse on May 28, 2018
In this series, UBC faculty write about one great idea that significantly influenced their specific discipline and in turn, transformed how they approach their work.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with University Librarian
New UBC Library exhibition explores Shakespeare plays through the lens of 16th century medicine
by Anna Moorhouse on May 28, 2018
The exhibition, “And there’s the humor of it”: Shakespeare and the four humors, will run from June 4 to July 14, 2018 at UBC Library.Posted in General | Tagged with exhibitions, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC), Rare Books and Special Collections, Woodward Library
Active Workstation launches at Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
by Anna Moorhouse on May 24, 2018
Students who study at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre now have a new way to hit the books thanks to the installation of an active workstation.Posted in General | Tagged with Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC), student learning, student spaces
UBC Library digitizes Kelmscott Chaucer and launches digital colouring book series
by Anna Moorhouse on May 17, 2018
When UBC Library acquired the Kelmscott Press’ Works of Geoffrey Chaucer in 2016, the book’s preservation story was just beginning.Posted in General | Tagged with digital collections, digitization, Kelmscott Chaucer, Rare Books and Special Collections