Koerner 6th Floor Renovations
by Jessica Woolman on September 17, 2012
The 6th floor of Koerner Library is being renovated for university administration offices. Materials on the 6th floor have been moved to either the 1st floor or the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. The current floor is also home to the Office of the Provost and Vice-President of Academic Affairs. […]Posted in General | Tagged with closures, construction, Koerner Library, renovations
UBC launches updated copyright website
by Jessica Woolman on September 11, 2012
UBC has launched an updated copyright website, found at copyright.ubc.ca, in response to the changing copyright environment in Canada.
Strike a pose and win – with UBC Library!
by Glenn Drexhage on September 10, 2012
Show us your UBC Library love - you could win a $30 UBC Food Service gift card!Posted in General | Tagged with
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre multi-service reference desk
by Jessica Woolman on September 6, 2012
Construction for the multi-service reference desk for the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre begins this month. The multi-service desk will bring together the Reference, Circulation and Learning Commons functions on the third floor of the building. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of the year. This is one of three branches undergoing […]Posted in General | Tagged with IKBLC, renovations
Great Reads expands to Woodward Library
by Jessica Woolman on September 6, 2012
UBC Library's Great Reads leisure-reading program has expanded to include Woodward Library.Posted in General | Tagged with Great Reads, IKBLC, leisure reading, Woodward Library
Open Scholar Award for graduate students
by Jessica Woolman on September 6, 2012
Calling UBC Vancouver graduate students – submit your non-thesis work to cIRcle and get a chance to win $500.Posted in General | Tagged with awards, graduate students
Library reno complete at UBC’s Okanagan campus
by Glenn Drexhage on September 5, 2012
The $1.4-million renovation to UBC’s Okanagan campus library is complete. With more seating, additional group study rooms and added quiet reading space, the Library is a nexus of rich content, state-of-the-art technology and inspiring space. Staff are eager to show off the revitalized space to the campus community and Okanagan residents. For more on the renovation, […]Posted in General, Press releases | Tagged with Media coverage, renovations, UBC Okanagan
Update on Hospital Libraries Service Models and Integrated Science Library (Sept. 4)
by Jessica Woolman on September 4, 2012
The following message was released to UBC Library staff and to the Faculty of Medicine faculty and staff through their e-newsletter, The Link. Thank you to UBC faculty and students who took the time to complete a user survey that was released in August. The survey closed on August 19 and the results are currently […]Posted in General | Tagged with hospital libraries, library changes
Update: Robson Square Library
by Glenn Drexhage on August 30, 2012
Robson Square Library is closing in its current form, but two of its most accessed services are continuing, as is the Robson Reading Series.Posted in General | Tagged with reorganization, Robson Square, strategic plan
Learning Centre to enhance space and services
by Glenn Drexhage on August 28, 2012
The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre is working to provide a new multi-service desk and upgraded spaces.Posted in General | Tagged with IKBLC, Media coverage, reorganization, strategic plan