UBC Library’s newest archival collection celebrates lesbian identities and gender performance
by Anna Moorhouse on July 24, 2026
The Lesbian Collection at UBC Library Rare Books and Special Collections is a new archival resource that captures nearly three centuries of queer history, from 1725 to 2012.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with acquisitions, archives, collections, RBSC
Koerner Library begins renovation on north side of Level 2
by Library Communications on July 20, 2026
Koerner Library will be undergoing renovations on the north side of Level 2 to prepare a dedicated space for Education Collection materials.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with closures, Education Collection, Koerner Library, spaces and services
UBC Library welcomes the 2026 Writer-in-Residence
by Library Communications on July 16, 2026
UBC Library and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) are excited to introduce the 2026 UBC Library Writer-in-Residence.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with IKBLC, Writer-in-Residence
Meet Oluwadabira Omotoso, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research
by Library Communications on July 16, 2026
Oluwadabira Omotoso, 5th year Faculty of Science (UBC Okanagan) student, shares her story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with library research, prize, research, UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research
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.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with archives, Xwi7xwa Archives
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.Posted in General | Tagged with library research, prize, research, UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research
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.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with acquisitions, George Bowering Collection, Rare Books and Special Collections, RBSC, spaces and services
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.Posted in General | Tagged with library research, prize, research, UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research
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.Posted in General | Tagged with University Librarian
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.Posted in General | Tagged with library research, prize, research, UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research