B.C. History Digitization Program – 2011/12
by Glenn Drexhage on October 25, 2011
Photo: Marshall Sharp/Salt Spring Island Archives
Belkin, Koerner show in Canadian Art
by Glenn Drexhage on October 24, 2011
An article on the Luis Camnitzer exhibition, showing at UBC’s Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, appears in Canadian Art. The piece also highlights a Camnitzer work – Arbitrary Works and Their Titles – that is currently on display on level three (the main level) of Koerner Library.Posted in General | Tagged with Belkin Art Gallery, Koerner Library, Media coverage
UBC Library/United Way Spelling Bee
by Glenn Drexhage on October 24, 2011
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 4 Word fans and United Way supporters – you’re invited to participate in UBC Library’s second annual Spelling Bee! Will the victorious English Exoterics, from the Department of English, continue to out-spell this year’s competitors, including their rivals Bee Plus from the School of Journalism? Who will be this year’s dark […]Posted in Events, General | Tagged with spelling bee, United Way
Open UBC October 24-30, 2011
by Jessica Woolman on October 18, 2011
Posted in Events, General | Tagged with accessibility, community engagement, open access, Open UBC, scholarly communications
Smart Business, Small Business: SBA Speaker Sessions
by Glenn Drexhage on October 7, 2011
You are invited to join the Small Business Accelerator (SBA) as it celebrates small business! As part of Small Business Week, organized by the Business Development Bank of Canada, the SBA is presenting Smart Business, Small Business speaker sessions in Vancouver (October 17) and Kelowna (October 19). Each event will feature compelling speakers who will […]Posted in Events, General | Tagged with Small Business Accelerator (SBA)
Great Reads Collection launches
by Jessica Woolman on October 3, 2011
Looking to delve into some tasty literature? Then curl up with our Great Reads Collection, located on the third floor of Koerner Library. The six-month pilot program features more than 300 books – from bestsellers to Canadiana to popular fiction. This innovative offering provides campus residents, community members, faculty, staff and students easy access to […]Posted in General | Tagged with Great Reads, leisure reading
Renovations at Koerner Library
by Jessica Woolman on October 3, 2011
As part of the Library’s commitment to enhance student spaces, Koerner Library will be undergoing renovations on its third floor beginning late October. Completed renovations will feature more study areas, casual seating, and reference computers for student use. While construction is underway, students will be redirected to access other computer stations on other levels within […]Posted in General | Tagged with construction, Koerner Library, renovations
Food For Fines returns October 17 – Nov. 7
by Jessica Woolman on October 3, 2011
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 7 For the ninth consecutive year, UBC Library and the Alma Mater Student Society of UBC are once again running their Food for Fines Campaign. Reduce your library fines by donating non-perishable food items. Each food item donated counts toward $2 in fines, up to a maximum of $30. Donated items […]Posted in Events, General | Tagged with AMS Food Bank, Food for Fines
start an evolution: UBC Campaign launch
by Jessica Woolman on October 3, 2011
On September 28, 2011, UBC launched the most significant fundraising and alumni engagement campaign in Canadian history. start an evolution aims to raise $1.5 billion for student learning, research excellence, and community engagement as well as double the number of alumni involved with the university by 2015. Donors have already committed $760 million in the years […]
Workshops for Arts graduate students
by Glenn Drexhage on September 29, 2011
Koerner Library’s Humanities and Social Sciences Department is offering a workshop series geared to graduate students in the Faculty of Arts. These workshops cover advanced research, staying current in your area of study, publishing and author’s rights. Upcoming topics include: • Citation management • Current awareness tools • How to do research for a literature […]Posted in Events, General | Tagged with graduate students, research learning and scholarship