Tectonic shifts in Library spaces
by Library Communications on May 27, 2013
UBC Library is reimagining its spaces as student learning becomes more group-focused and multidisciplinary.Posted in General | Tagged with Community Report, our users, renovations, spaces, spaces and services, strategic plan, UBC Okanagan
UBC Library Year in Headlines
by Library Communications on May 27, 2013
In 2012/13, UBC Library made headlines for a number of changes.Posted in General | Tagged with Community Report, strategic plan, UBC Okanagan, UBC Okanagan Library
Other UBC Library milestones
by Library Communications on May 27, 2013
Our Community Report features a selection of in-depth stories that affected the Library and our users this past year. With 19 branches, the momentum of a change management strategy and the implementation of our five-year strategic plan, we had a number of other significant milestones that we wanted to share. Here are some highlights that […]Posted in General | Tagged with assessment, Community Report, Robson Square, strategic plan
Awarding graduate student excellence
by Library Communications on May 27, 2013
Outstanding work from graduate students is being recognized by a new award from UBC’s digital repository and the UBC Vancouver Graduate Student Society (GSS).Posted in General | Tagged with accessibility, awards, community engagement, Community Report, open access, our users, strategic plan
Collections Moves Update – May 23, 2013
by Jessica Woolman on May 23, 2013
The transfer of Science & Engineering materials from Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) to Woodward Library is on schedule to be completed by May 31, at which point all Science & Engineering books will be interfiled in Woodward Library. The remaining Art, Architecture and Planning (AArP) material is being consolidated on the opposite side […]Posted in General | Tagged with changes, collections moves, IKBLC, Music Art and Architecture Library, Science and Engineering, Woodward Library
Alumni Weekend at UBC Library
by Jessica Woolman on May 22, 2013
Celebrate Alumni Weekend with a Chinese Canadian Stories lecture or a tour of the Chung Collection, at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.Posted in General | Tagged with alumni, Chung Collection, IKBLC
Collections Moves Update – May 16, 2013
by Jessica Woolman on May 16, 2013
Transfer of Science & Engineering books from Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) to Woodward Library continues this week; items will be available in a public area in Woodward Library until they are interfiled with the existing Woodward collection. The team expects to complete the transfers of Science & Engineering material to Woodward by the […]Posted in General | Tagged with changes, collections moves, IKBLC, library changes, Science and Engineering, Woodward Library
Collection Moves Update – May 9, 2013
by Jessica Woolman on May 9, 2013
Science & Engineering items transferred from Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) to Woodward Library will be available in a public area in Woodward Library until they are interfiled with the existing Woodward collection. Collection moves continue in IKBLC Floor 4. Signage is updated daily to help guide patrons and staff as the stacks layout […]Posted in General | Tagged with collections moves, hospital libraries, IKBLC, Science and Engineering, Woodward Library
B.C. Aboriginal Audio Digitization and Preservation: call for applications
by Glenn Drexhage on May 7, 2013
A new grant from the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre supports B.C. Indigenous organizations that are converting audio cassette tapes for preservation and access.Posted in General, Press releases | Tagged with Aboriginal Audio Digitization and Preservation Program, First Nations Technology Council, IKBLC, Indigenous, Indigitization, Museum of Anthropology
Generation One at the Learning Centre
by Jessica Woolman on May 3, 2013
Visit the Generation One exhibition in the Irving K. Learning Centre.Posted in General | Tagged with art, art exhibitions, exhibitions, exhibits, IKBLC