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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 […]

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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; […]

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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 […]

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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UBC Library changes: stay connected

by Jessica Woolman on October 4, 2012

Stay connected and learn more about changes at UBC Library.

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Collections move update – Robson Square branch

by Jessica Woolman on October 4, 2012

UBC Library’s Robson Square branch closed on August 31. Two of its most accessed services – online access to Library collections and book and article deliveries – are continuing, as is the popular Robson Reading Series. Other services including reference assistance will continue to be available online or at Point Grey campus libraries.

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