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X̱wi7x̱wa Archives adds the Verna J. Kirkness Fonds to UBC’s Explore Archives

by Anna Moorhouse on July 13, 2026

The Verna J. Kirkness Fonds chronicles Dr. Kirkness’ career as a renowned educator and Indigenous education advocate from the early 1960s onwards.

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Meet Cara Suchomel, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research

by Library Communications on July 9, 2026

Cara Suchomel, 2nd year Faculty of Arts student, shares her story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.

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The George Bowering Modernists and Postmodernists Collection creates a new immersive literary experience at UBC Library

by Anna Moorhouse on July 6, 2026

UBC Library is excited to announce the installation of the George Bowering Modernists and Postmodernists Collection.

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Meet Lara Vaziri, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research

by Library Communications on July 2, 2026

Lara Vaziri, 5th year Faculty of Arts student, shares her story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.

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Farewell Message from University Librarian Dr. Susan E. Parker

by Dr. Susan E. Parker on June 29, 2026

UBC Library came together on June 24 to celebrate Dr. Susan E. Parker's retirement and honour her nine years of leadership as the University Librarian.

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Meet Avni Kant, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research

by Library Communications on June 25, 2026

Avni Kant, 4th year Faculty of Arts student, shares her story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.

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Six proud Library employees show off their awards from the 2026 Library Recognition Awards, as well as the Professional Development Awards and Innovation Grants.

2026 UBC Library Recognition Award and Professional Development Award recipients announced

by Library Communications on June 18, 2026

Elena Pederson, Angappa Reddy and Kyra Wheatley are the 2026 recipients of UBC Library Recognition Awards. Each year, the Library Recognition Awards celebrate faculty and staff who demonstrate exceptional creativity, innovation, leadership, excellence and a dedication to customer service through their work. Additional awards for professional development and innovation were also awarded.

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X̱wi7x̱wa Archives joins UBC’s archival research database

by Anna Moorhouse on June 18, 2026

Xwi7x̱wa Archives has added its first two collections to Explore Archives , UBC's online database of archival holdings.

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Celebrating 100 Years of UBC at Point Grey exhibition extended until December 2026

by Library Communications on June 17, 2026

This immersive visual exhibition, on display at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, has been extended until December 2026.

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Meet Nathan Daykin, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research

by Library Communications on June 11, 2026

Nathan Daykin, 5th year Faculty of Arts student, shares his story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.

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