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Xwi7xwa Library closed for renovations from June 4 to 16

by Library Communications on May 25, 2026

The branch will be closed to the public during construction.

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Artists’ Books as Form and Idea: Collaboration brings visual art students back to the stacks

by Ariane Madden on May 21, 2026

For students from Assistant Professor Dan Starling’s most recent Visual Arts 376 course, this summer’s exhibit at the Music, Art and Architecture (MAA) Library easily earns an A+. That’s because the exhibit, developed with Art and Visual Literacy Librarian Sara Ellis, features artists’ books created by the students themselves.

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2026 UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research award ceremony

by Library Communications on May 14, 2026

On May 12, winners of the 2026 UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research celebrated their awards with faculty, donors and other members of the community.

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Service updates

by Library Communications on May 5, 2026

We are currently experiencing delays to campus delivery services due to circumstances beyond the Library’s control. Please anticipate longer wait times.

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Chung | Lind Gallery offers free weekly tours of two exceptional collections

by Anna Moorhouse on April 14, 2026

The Chung | Lind Gallery is pleased to announce that drop-in tours are now available every Wednesday.

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2026 UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research winners announced

by Library Communications on April 9, 2026

UBC Library is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.

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Dr. Dale Askey appointed University Librarian

by Anna Moorhouse on April 8, 2026

This appointment reflects UBC’s continued commitment to advancing the Library as a cornerstone of research, teaching, and learning.

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Giving Day 2026

by Anna Moorhouse on April 2, 2026

UBC Library connects learners with the tools, collections and spaces they need to explore ideas and excel academically. Join us today to support UBC Library on UBC Giving Day, April 8.

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Applications open for the UBC Library Writer-in-Residence Program 2026

by Library Communications on April 1, 2026

This program provides a unique opportunity for a distinguished writer to engage with students, faculty and the UBC local community through enriching activities and events.

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A Conversation with Dana-Lyn Mackenzie

by Anna Moorhouse on March 23, 2026

We sat down with Dana-Lyn Mackenzie, UBC Library EDI Scholar-in-Residence, to talk about her work: the challenges, the highlights, and what's up next.

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