Graduate Student Workshop Series
by Glenn Drexhage on January 19, 2012
Beginning in January, UBC Library offers its Graduate Student Workshop Series for those in the arts and sciences. These workshops cover subjects such as advanced research, staying current in your area of study, publishing and author’s rights. Upcoming topics include: Current awareness tools Web of Science/Journal Citation Reports Digging Into Digital Collections Introduction to PubMed […]Posted in Events, General | Tagged with graduate students
Videomatica donation in the media
by Glenn Drexhage on January 18, 2012
The recent announcement about Videomatica’s exceptional film collection being housed at the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University has garnered much media coverage. Articles have appeared in publications including the Globe and Mail, the Vancouver Sun, the Province, the Vancouver Courier, the Georgia Straight and UBC’s ArtsWIRE. CBC Radio’s As It Happens also […]Posted in General | Tagged with collections, Media coverage, support, Videomatica
Live-in for Literacy at the Learning Centre
by Glenn Drexhage on January 17, 2012
Photo of past Live-in for Literacy campers by Martin DeePosted in General, Press releases | Tagged with IKBLC, Live-in for Literacy
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
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
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
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 […]
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
“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