Cut, Paste, Print: How UBC Library is making space for zine culture across both campuses
by Anna Moorhouse on June 2, 2026
Librarians and library staff have been finding creative ways to introduce zine culture into classrooms.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with Koerner Library, Open Education, scholarly communications, Teaching and Learning Stories, UBC Okanagan, UBC Okanagan Library
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.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with closures, spaces, spaces and services, Xwi7xwa Library
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.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with collections, Music Art and Architecture Library, Teaching and Learning Stories
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.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with library research, prize, research, UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research
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.Posted in General | Tagged with Service Bulletins
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.Posted in Carousel, Events | Tagged with Chung Lind Gallery, tours
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.Posted in General | Tagged with prize, UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research, undergraduate
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.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with University Librarian
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.Posted in Events | Tagged with GivingDay, UBCGivingDay
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.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with IKBLC, Writer-in-Residence