Woodward Library’s Garden-Level Transformation Enthusiastically Received
by Jessica Woolman on December 23, 2010
The Garden Level of Woodward Library has become a light-filled, technology-replete haven for students seeking quiet study space on the South side of campus. A recent renovation of Woodward’s ground floor has transformed what students said was as a dark, cold space into a sociable yet studious setting with areas designated for group collaboration […]Posted in General | Tagged with spaces, spaces and services, student spaces, support, Woodward Library
A more inclusive Canadian history through the Chung Collection
by Glenn Drexhage on December 22, 2010
Henry Yu and His Students Make – and Remake – a More Inclusive Canadian History through UBC Library’s Chung Collection Who are we as Canadians? Where are we going, as a city, a province, and a Nation? How does our collective history influence those questions today? In the 21st century, these are questions History Professor […]Posted in General | Tagged with Chung Collection, collections, community engagement, support
London Low Life at UBC Library
by Glenn Drexhage on December 20, 2010
UBC Library is pleased to announce a new addition to its Adam Matthew digital collections: London Low Life. “This wonderful digital collection brings to life the teeming streets of Victorian London, inviting students and scholars to explore the gin palaces, brothels and East End slums of the 19th century’s greatest city.” This collection will be […]
Small Business Accelerator in 24 Hours
by Glenn Drexhage on December 17, 2010
An article on the Small Business Accelerator, recently launched by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, appears in the Vancouver edition of 24 Hours newspaper. You can view the article here (please see page 15): 24 Hours And you can find out more about the Small Business Accelerator here.Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with business, community engagement, Media coverage, Small Business Accelerator (SBA)
UBC digitization program provides instant global access to B.C. heritage
by Jessica Woolman on December 10, 2010
The BC History Digitization Program provides funding for organizations involved with the preservation of historical material.Posted in General | Tagged with BCHDP, community engagement, digitization, support
‘Tis the Season at UBC Library
by Glenn Drexhage on December 10, 2010
Feeling festive? Then make sure to visit ’Tis the Season, a winter holiday-themed exhibition now on display at UBC Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC) division. ’Tis the Season collects both local and international works for the holiday season, and features modern and classical highlights from RBSC’s holdings. The exhibition includes first editions, as […]Posted in Events, General | Tagged with art, books, exhibits
UBC Okanagan Library donation in Kelowna Capital News
by Glenn Drexhage on December 10, 2010
A donation to UBC Okanagan Library by Interior Savings is featured in the Kelowna Capital News. You can view the article here.Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with donation, Media coverage, Okanagan, support, UBC Okanagan, UBC Okanagan Library
UBC Library GAA/SLAIS student wins prestigious award
by Glenn Drexhage on December 8, 2010
The Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA) is pleased to announce Bailey Diers as the recipient of its 2010-11 Internship Award. Bailey, a student in the Master of Library and Information Studies degree program at UBC’s School of Library, Archival and Information Studies, is also a Graduate Academic Assistant in UBC Library’s Assessment Office. […]
UBC Library excels at ALPS LINK awards
by Glenn Drexhage on December 7, 2010
UBC Library enjoyed some stellar results at the recent 2010 ALPS LINK awards. (ALPS LINK is a partnership between the Academic Librarians for Public Service and the British Columbia Electronic Library Network. This year’s contest was entitled “Burning Needs,” and the theme was to share learning objects for librarians’ teaching needs. You can view the […]
UBC Library’s Allan Bell in UBC Reports
by Glenn Drexhage on December 6, 2010
Allan Bell, UBC Library’s Director of Digital Initiatives, is interviewed in the December 2010 issue of UBC Reports. You can view the article here.Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with digitization, Media coverage