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UBC, SFU welcome exceptional Videomatica film collection
by Glenn Drexhage on January 16, 2012
Photo credit: Sally HunterPosted in General, Press releases | Tagged with donation, Videomatica
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Love is in the air – Valentine’s Day card sets now on sale
by Jessica Woolman on January 10, 2012
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.– Elizabeth Barrett Browning UBC Library is offering Valentine’s Day card sets for sale – now available at $5 per set (including tax). With images from myths, fairy tales and stories of eternal love, these cards will be a hit with your sweetheart. Images are taken […]Posted in General | Tagged with seasonal cards, Valentine's Day
GG Literary Awards exhibition in the media
by Glenn Drexhage on January 5, 2012
UBC Library’s exhibition, 75 Years of Controversy: Canada’s Governor General’s Literary Awards 1936-2010, has been making headlines. Articles have appeared in ArtsWIRE, the publication from UBC’s Faculty of Arts, and the Ubyssey, UBC’s student newspaper. From January 4-January 31, 2012, UBC Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections division is hosting a display highlighting some […]Posted in General | Tagged with exhibitions, Media coverage, Rare Books and Special Collections
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Exhibition: 75 Years of Controversy
by Glenn Drexhage on December 20, 2011
Since their establishment in 1936, the Governor General’s Literary Awards have served as Canada’s premier literary honour. Yet over the years, the awards often have been noted as much for their controversy as for the writing they’ve sought to recognize. From January 4 – January 31, 2012, UBC Library will host a display highlighting some […]Posted in Events, General | Tagged with exhibitions, Rare Books and Special Collections
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UBC Library holiday hours
by Glenn Drexhage on December 19, 2011
Wondering when you can drop by UBC Library? Then check out our new, user-friendly hours and locations page. Please note that from December 24-31, most UBC Library branches and units will be closed for the holidays. In Vancouver, the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre will be open on December 24 from 7 a.m. to 11 […]
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UBC Library Seasonal Cards
by Jessica Woolman on December 5, 2011
Looking for that special way to stay in touch during the holidays? UBC Library is offering seasonal card sets for sale – now available at $5 per set. Each card set comes with 10 cards and envelopes, and each purchase supports UBC Library. View the brochure for styles, pricing and payment options. To purchase the sets […]Posted in General | Tagged with seasonal cards
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“Rocks of Interest” – Learning Centre exhibition
by Glenn Drexhage on December 5, 2011
Photo credit: Ruth BeerPosted in Events, General | Tagged with art exhibitions, exhibitions, IKBLC
UBC Annual Review features University Librarian
by Glenn Drexhage on November 30, 2011
UBC’s Annual Review is now available as an online-only publication. Highlights include Ingrid Parent, UBC’s University Librarian, becoming the first Canadian to be appointed as the President of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. To read more about this story, proceed to the Milestones tab and select August 2011.Posted in General | Tagged with IFLA, Media coverage, University Librarian
“Old Bill” Tansley profile in Trek magazine
by Glenn Drexhage on November 30, 2011
A profile of William Tansley, who started as a janitor at UBC and helped establish what eventually became the Museum of Anthropology, appears in the Fall/Winter 2011 issue of Trek magazine. This article was written by Erwin Wodarczak from UBC Library’s University Archives division.Posted in General | Tagged with Media coverage, Trek, University Archives
UBC Library update in CPSLD Newsletter
by Glenn Drexhage on November 29, 2011
An update on UBC Library appears in the fall 2011 issue of the CPSLD Newsletter, published on behalf of the Council of Post Secondary Library Directors, British Columbia. Check out the update on pages 21-23 for the latest on the B.C. Historical Newspapers Project, the B.C. History Digitization Program, UBC’s fundraising and alumni engagement campaign […]Posted in General | Tagged with BC Historical Newspapers Program, BCHDP, copyright, IFLA, Media coverage, Rare Books and Special Collections, Small Business Accelerator (SBA), start an evolution