Introducing Dr. Dale Askey: A Q&A with UBC’s University Librarian
by Anna Moorhouse on October 8, 2026
We sat down with Dr. Askey to learn more about his views on library leadership, lessons learned from previous roles, and what’s ahead for UBC Library.Posted in Carousel, University Librarian Message | Tagged with
Applications open for the 2026/27 Library Student Advisory Committee
by Library Communications on October 6, 2026
UBC Library invites all current undergraduate and graduate students on UBC Vancouver campus to join the Library Student Advisory Committee.
Orange Shirt Day | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
by Library Communications on September 30, 2026
Find out about events happening on UBC Vancouver campus and library resources to learn more about the history of this day and its continued impact.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with #orangeshirtday, Xwi7xwa Archives, Xwi7xwa Library
Service updates
by Library Communications on September 24, 2026
We are currently experiencing delays to campus delivery services due to circumstances beyond the Library’s control. Please anticipate longer wait times.Posted in General | Tagged with Service Bulletins
Applications open for UBC Library’s EDI Scholars-in-Residence Program 2027
by Library Communications on September 24, 2026
Applications are now open to join the 2027 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Scholars-in-Residence Program, an initiative by UBC Library and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with EDI Scholars-in-Residence, IKBLC
Join us for the 15th annual UBC Library United Way Spelling Bee
by phoebe chan on September 24, 2026
We’re getting ready to kick off the 15th annual UBC Library United Way Spelling Bee on Thursday, October 15. UBC faculty, staff and students are invited to create a team of four to 10 people and compete for the win in this annual cross-campus event to raise awareness for the United Way. Date: Thursday, October […]Posted in Carousel, Events | Tagged with IKBLC, spelling bee, United Way
UBC Open Collections surpasses 300,000 digital objects
by Anna Moorhouse on September 14, 2026
UBC Open Collections celebrates a major milestone, with the open access website reaching a total of 300,000 publicly accessible digital objects.Posted in General | Tagged with digital collections, open collections
New kits at Woodward Library help UBC students get hands-on with climate science
by Anna Moorhouse on September 10, 2026
Did you know that you can borrow bird watching binoculars, a darning mushroom, or air quality monitor from UBC Library?Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with climate, kits, sustainability, Woodward Library
UBC Library 2025/26 Senate Report
by Library Communications on August 25, 2026
UBC Library's annual Senate Report (2025/26) is now available. Read our highlights from the past fiscal year which include advancing research, learning and scholarship, engaging with communities, creating and delivering responsive collections, inspiring with innovative spaces and services, and stewarding the organization.Posted in Publications, Senate Reports | Tagged with collections, community engagement, research learning and scholarship, senate report, spaces, student spaces, support
UBC Library Crawl 2026
by Library Communications on August 21, 2026
New students are invited to join the UBC Library Crawl throughout the month of September and visit library locations across the UBC Vancouver campus. Pick up a map at the UBC Library Imagine Day booth on September 8 or from any library circulation desk until supplies run out. As you visit each branch, collect stamps […]Posted in Carousel, Events | Tagged with Asian Library, Chapman Learning Commons, Chung Lind Gallery, David Lam Library, Irving K Barber Learning Centre, Koerner Library, Law Library, Music Art and Architecture Library, Research Commons, student spaces, Woodward Library, Xwi7xwa Library