Leith Wheeler Lab at David Lam Library closed for space improvements from April 3 to 7
by Anna Moorhouse on March 29, 2023
The Leith Wheeler Investment Research Lab at David Lam Library will be closed for space improvements from April 3 to 7.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with Canaccord Learning Commons, closures, David Lam Library, service update
Meet David Van, Collections Management Assistant, Collections Services at UBC Library
by reiza gabriel on March 28, 2023
David Van shares his experience working behind the scenes to help maintain the Library's vast collections.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with Collections Services, profile, Work with us
A Conversation with Bri Watson
by Anna Moorhouse on March 27, 2023
We sat down with Bri Watson, UBC Library EDI Scholar-in-Residence, to talk about about their work: the challenges, the highlights, and what's up next.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with community engagement, EDI Scholars-in-Residence, IKBLC
UBC Library hosts exhibition to remember local artists Michael Morris and Rodney Graham
by Library Communications on March 21, 2023
UBC Library presents Remembering Two Local Legends: Michael Morris & Rodney Graham, a new exhibition on display now at the Music, Art and Architecture Library.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with exhibitions, Music Art and Architecture Library
Giving Day 2023
by matt patton on March 20, 2023
On UBC Giving Day, April 5, we come together to support UBC students and our world. This year’s Giving Day project at the library involves the Library Conservation Space, which will help protect and preserve our current collections and prepare for the future.
Digital tool training helps students explore classical Japanese literature at UBC Library
by Library Communications on March 20, 2023
Reading classical Japanese cursive script, a pre-modern style of writing, is both a challenge and an art, requiring training and time.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with Asian Library, research learning and scholarship, teaching and learning
A Conversation with C. E. Gatchalian
by Anna Moorhouse on March 13, 2023
We sat down with C.E. Gatchalian, UBC Library EDI Scholar-in-Residence, to talk about about their work: the challenges, the highlights, and what's up next.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with community engagement, EDI Scholars-in-Residence, IKBLC
Honouring Indigenous Writers: March 1 – 31
by Library Communications on March 9, 2023
Honouring Indigenous Writers seeks to increase awareness of Indigenous authors. This year the organizing team has put together an exciting schedule of events throughout the month of March. All events are free and open to everyone!Posted in Carousel, Events | Tagged with Honouring Indigenous Writers
IKBLC to upgrade Level 2 Learning Concourse
by Anna Moorhouse on March 9, 2023
The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) is undergoing space improvements on the Level 2 Learning Concourse in the building’s south wing.Posted in General | Tagged with IKBLC, library spaces, renovations, service update, spaces and services
Robert Amos wins the 2023 Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize for his rich insight into the life and work of E. J. Hughes.
by reiza gabriel on March 7, 2023
Robert Amos has won the Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize for outstanding Scholarly Book on British Columbia for his book E. J. Hughes: Canadian War Artist.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with Basil Stuart-Stubbs, Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize, support