Orange Shirt Day | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
by Anna Moorhouse on September 30, 2022
Learn more about the Residential School System in Canada by visiting the Xwi7xwa Library exhibit on display now at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.
Docking stations installed at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and Koerner Library
by Anna Moorhouse on September 26, 2022
As part of a new pilot project, public-access laptop docking stations have been installed at two UBC Library locations.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with Docking Stations, IKBLC, Koerner Library, spaces and services
Climate Action Week 2022
by Anna Moorhouse on September 23, 2022
UBC Library is partnering with the BC Library Association and other libraries across BC during Climate Action Week to focus on the climate change related challenges and emergencies facing our communities.Posted in Carousel, Events | Tagged with Climate Action Week
Wayne Deans Investment Analysis Centre upgrades provide opportunities for hybrid learning
by Anna Moorhouse on September 21, 2022
The Wayne Deans Investment Analysis Centre at the UBC Sauder School of Business has received several technology upgrades this year, thanks to generous funding.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with Canaccord Learning Commons, David Lam Library, spaces and services
Science Literacy Week 2022
by Library Communications on September 16, 2022
Join us for Science Literacy Week (September 19-25, 2022) at UBC Library. This year, we’re talking about math! Learn more about this ancient science and its modern applications.Posted in Events | Tagged with Science Literacy Week
Join us for the 11th annual UBC Library United Way Spelling Bee
by phoebe chan on September 15, 2022
We’re getting ready to kick off the 11th annual UBC Library United Way Spelling Bee on Thursday, October 13.Posted in Carousel, Events | Tagged with IKBLC, spelling bee, United Way
UBC Library digitizes rare collection of World War II-era kamishibai plays
by Anna Moorhouse on September 14, 2022
UBC Library has digitized an extremely rare collection of World War II-era propaganda plays from Japan, presented in a format known as kamishibai, or paper theatre, plays.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with Asian Library, collections, digital collections, Digitization Centre, open collections
The quest for hidden gem study spaces at UBC Library with Tarannum Puri
by phoebe chan on September 13, 2022
It was love at first sight when Tarannum Puri discovered her favourite study spot. She shares how the "Harry Potter" room puts her in the mood to study.Posted in Carousel, Strategic Plan | Tagged with IKBLC, library spaces, ridingtonroom, spaces, Strategic Framework
UBC Library launches EDI Scholars-in-Residence Program at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
by Anna Moorhouse on September 12, 2022
UBC Library and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) are excited to introduce the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Scholars-in-Residence Program, launching in September 2022.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with community engagement, EDI Scholars-in-Residence, IKBLC
The quest for hidden gem study spaces at UBC Library with Billie Hu
by phoebe chan on September 6, 2022
Billie Hu gives us a tour of her favourite study location and shares with us the many resources within this space.Posted in Strategic Plan | Tagged with hiddengems, Koerner Library, library spaces, Research Commons, spaces, Strategic Framework