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Koerner renovation update

by Jessica Woolman on January 24, 2013

Koerner Library is undergoing renovation and maintenance during the spring. There will be intermittent noises associated with these projects; as such, ear plugs are available at the level 3 multi-service desk. Koerner 6th floor renovation Renovation is currently underway. Signage is posted on levels 4 and 5 advising users that there may be intermittent construction noise. Koerner […]

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Author reading at the Robson Reading Series

Update: Robson Reading Series

by Glenn Drexhage on January 24, 2013

UBC Bookstore and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre have made the difficult decision to conclude the Robson Reading Series at the end of March 2013. This step was taken in light of the 2012 closure of UBC Library’s Robson Square branch, and the coming closure of the UBC Bookstore at Robson Square. For more […]

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Collections moves update – January 24, 2013

by Jessica Woolman on January 24, 2013

Science and Engineering collection moves are on-going since staff and current journals moved to Woodward Library in December. Staff are now working on updating online records for the SciEng current journals. Math, Statistics & Computer Science current journals (QA call numbers) have remained at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. The online catalogue is up-to-date […]

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Library book drop at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC)

by Jessica Woolman on January 24, 2013

Due to the renovation project at the Learning Centre, the outdoor book drop at the East Mall entrance will be open 24 hours a day beginning Monday, January 28.  As of January 2, 2013, level two access to UBC Library in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre – which includes bookstacks and Library services in […]

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UNESCO Declaration focuses on digital assets

by Glenn Drexhage on January 23, 2013

  The protection of digital assets is the focus of the UNESCO / UBC Vancouver Declaration on Digitization and Preservation, released by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). The statement emerged from an international conference, held in Vancouver in September 2012 and organized by UNESCO in co-operation with UBC, that focused on the preservation […]

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Library branches closed due to weather advisory

by Jessica Woolman on December 19, 2012

Library branches closed due to weather advisory

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Douglas Coupland speaking at a podium at his honorary degree ceremony.

Never Left Art School: A Douglas Coupland profile

by Glenn Drexhage on December 12, 2012

A profile of Douglas Coupland, the prolific writer and artist, appears in Montecristo magazine. In 2010, Coupland donated his extensive archives to UBC Library, and accruals have been added since then. Today, the University of British Columbia Library has accumulated over 200 boxes of Coupland’s personal effects: notepads, early drafts and manuscripts, prototypes and moquettes of […]

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The vintage appeal: a Chung Collection close-up

by Jessica Woolman on December 6, 2012

A profile of Dr. Wallace Chung and UBC Library's Chung Collection are featured in the latest issue of Trek magazine.

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In the David Lam Library at UBC

The changing library

by Jessica Woolman on December 6, 2012

UBC Library and Ingrid Parent, University Librarian are featured in the recent Fall issue of Trek magazine that explores the changing nature of libraries.

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12 Days of Reading

by Jessica Woolman on December 3, 2012

Get ready for the holidays with 12 Days of Reading from UBC Library.

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