Open UBC, open to all: Oct. 31 – Nov. 1
by Glenn Drexhage on October 29, 2012
You are invited to Open UBC - a two-day showcase of diverse events highlighting areas of open scholarship.Posted in Events | Tagged with accessibility, community engagement, open access, Open UBC, scholarly communications
Remembering the Great Trek
by Glenn Drexhage on October 29, 2012
Chris Hives, UBC Library’s University Archivist, is one of a handful of interviewees commenting in the Ubyssey on the Great Trek – the seminal 1922 student march that convinced the provincial government to construct UBC. For more on this historic event, please read “A Trek to remember: the fading of UBC’s early years.“Posted in General | Tagged with Media coverage, UBC, University Archives
UBC’s refurbished Okanagan Library officially opens
by Glenn Drexhage on October 29, 2012
The handsome, refurbished Library at UBC’s Okanagan campus has officially opened. Highlights of the $1.4-million renovation include increased student seating and new amenities; read the media releaseto find out more this great new space. The opening also received media coverage in the Okanagan. Check out “UBCO library upgrade enhances teaching and research” in the […]Posted in General, Press releases | Tagged with Media coverage, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces, UBC Okanagan, UBC Okanagan Library
UBC Library: transforming for the 21st century
by Glenn Drexhage on October 25, 2012
The transformation of UBC Library is examined in a feature article in the Ubyssey. The article, entitled “Turning a Page: the changing role of the university library,” examines issues including electronic resources, digitization, collections management, space and budgetary issues, and more. Interview subjects include David Farrar, UBC’s Provost and Vice President Academic; Ingrid Parent, University Librarian; […]Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with changes, collections, digitization, electronic resources, Media coverage, spaces, spaces and services
Winners of GSS cIRcle Open Scholar Award announced
by Glenn Drexhage on October 24, 2012
Congratulations are due to the first winners of a new award launched by UBC’s digital repository and the UBC Vancouver Graduate Student Society (GSS). The GSS cIRcle Open Scholar Award launched this past summer. Its aims are to feature UBC as a leader in the open dissemination of exemplary non-thesis graduate coursework; and to create […]
New Art in the Library exhibition
by Jessica Woolman on October 16, 2012
Belkin art exhibition, Fiftieth Anniversary of Fluxus, at Koerner Library until December 31.Posted in Events | Tagged with art exhibitions, Belkin Art Gallery, exhibitions
UBC Library and United Way Spelling Bee
by Jessica Woolman on October 16, 2012
Compete for the Cup of Victory at the third annual UBC Library and United Way Spelling Bee.Posted in Events, General | Tagged with spelling bee, United Way
Food For Fines returns Oct. 22 – Nov. 4
by Jessica Woolman on October 16, 2012
Waive your Library fines with canned goods in this year's #UBCFoodForFines campaign.Posted in Events | Tagged with AMS Food Bank, Food for Fines
Chapman Learning Commons benefactor passes away
by Jessica Woolman on October 15, 2012
Philanthropist Kay Chapman's contributions will be remembered for years to come in the Chapman Learning Commons.
Chinese Canadian Stories kiosks unveiled
by Jessica Woolman on October 15, 2012
UBC's Chinese Canadian Stories project unveiled interactive kiosks this past weekend at Vancouver Public Library.Posted in General, Press releases | Tagged with Chinese Canadian history