Halleran Collection programs ready for viewing
by Glenn Drexhage on February 12, 2013
A fascinating collection of programs that focuses on a range of environmental issues can now be viewed by users around the world. UBC Library recently digitized the Westland series television programs that form part of Halleran Collection, one of the largest private family film collections in Canada. It is is being housed and preserved by the Library […]Posted in Press releases | Tagged with Columbia Basin Trust, digital collections, donation, film, Halleran Collection
Graduate Research in a Day: Feb. 19
by Glenn Drexhage on February 12, 2013
Kick off Reading Week with Graduate Research In A Day - a series of workshops designed to help with all stages of the graduate student research process.Posted in Events | Tagged with graduate students, Koerner Library, research learning and scholarship
Great Reads for UBC Library users
by Glenn Drexhage on February 8, 2013
UBC Library’s Great Reads Collection is highlighted in the Ubyssey, UBC’s student newspaper. “We’re trying to leverage ourselves in terms of technology, to be more out there and be able to perceive students’ needs,” says Jo Anne Newyear Ramirez, Associate University Librarian, Collections Management. “So we’re trying to serve both: the physical presence and the […]Posted in General | Tagged with Great Reads, Media coverage
Robson Reading Series coverage
by Glenn Drexhage on February 6, 2013
The conclusion of the Robson Reading Series is featured in the Globe and Mail and Quill and Quire. For more information, please see the announcement about the reading series. Readings remain scheduled until the end of March – please visit the Robson Reading Series for more information.Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with Media coverage, robson reading series, UBC Bookstore
Happy Lunar New Year
by Jessica Woolman on February 4, 2013
Celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year with UBC Library!Posted in General | Tagged with Chung Collection, digital collections, IKBLC
Celebrating the Chung Collection
by Jessica Woolman on February 4, 2013
UBC Library is proud to unveil a documentary film and a book looking at the fascinating stories behind the Chung Collection.Posted in General | Tagged with Celebrate Learning Week, Chung Collection, digital collections
Update on Music Library (Feb. 4)
by Jessica Woolman on February 4, 2013
During the fall of 2012, UBC Library and the School of Music explored the prospects of moving the Music Library collection and staff to the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. As a result of various discussions and meetings with Library and Music senior administrators and the Office of the Provost and Vice President Academic, it was […]Posted in General | Tagged with library changes, Music Art and Architecture Library
Tales of Love – Valentine’s Day cards for sale
by Jessica Woolman on February 4, 2013
UBC Library is offering Valentine’s Day card sets for sale – now available at $5 per set.Posted in General | Tagged with seasonal cards, Valentine's Day
Collections move update – Music Library
by Jessica Woolman on February 4, 2013
During the fall of 2012, UBC Library and the School of Music explored the prospects of moving the Music Library collection and staff to the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. As a result of various discussions and meetings with Library and Music senior administrators and the Office of the Provost and Vice President Academic, it […]Posted in General | Tagged with collections moves, library changes, Music Art and Architecture Library
UBC Library closed on Family Day, February 11
by Glenn Drexhage on February 1, 2013
Please note that all UBC Library branches on the Vancouver campus will be closed for the upcoming Family Day holiday on Monday, February 11. The Library at the Okanagan campus will remain open 9 a.m. to midnight. The open study areas of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre will be open for regular hours (6 a.m. […]