UBC Library digitizes rare collection of World War II-era kamishibai plays
by Anna Moorhouse on September 14, 2022
UBC Library has digitized an extremely rare collection of World War II-era propaganda plays from Japan, presented in a format known as kamishibai, or paper theatre, plays.Posted in General | Tagged with Asian Library, collections, digital collections, Digital Initiatives, Digitization Centre, open collections
The quest for hidden gem study spaces at UBC Library with Tarannum Puri
by phoebe chan on September 13, 2022
It was love at first sight when Tarannum Puri discovered her favourite study spot. She shares how the "Harry Potter" room puts her in the mood to study.Posted in General | Tagged with hiddengems, IKBLC, library spaces, Music Art and Architecture Library, ridingtonroom, spaces, Strategic Framework
UBC Library launches EDI Scholars-in-Residence Program at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
by Anna Moorhouse on September 12, 2022
UBC Library and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) are excited to introduce the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Scholars-in-Residence Program, launching in September 2022.Posted in General | Tagged with community engagement, EDI Scholars-in-Residence, IKBLC
The quest for hidden gem study spaces at UBC Library with Billie Hu
by phoebe chan on September 6, 2022
Billie Hu gives us a tour of her favourite study location and shares with us the many resources within this space.Posted in General | Tagged with hiddengems, Koerner Library, library spaces, Research Commons, spaces, Strategic Framework
Browser extension allows for seamless access to UBC Library’s online resources
by Anna Moorhouse on September 6, 2022
Learn how you can access UBC Library subscriptions from anywhere on the web with the Library Access browser extension.
UBC Library subscription to Refworks will end on September 30
by Library Communications on September 1, 2022
UBC Library's subscription to the RefWorks citation management software will end on September 30, 2022. All users of the Legacy or ProQuest RefWorks are reminded to transfer their references to another citation management tool before that date.Posted in General | Tagged with service update
Felicia de la Parra wins the 2022 President’s Staff Award for Wellbeing
by michelle blackwell on August 30, 2022
Felicia de la Parra, Senior Library Assistant, Rare Books and Special Collections is one of 21 staff recipients of the 2022 President's Service Awards for Excellence and the President's Staff Awards.
The quest for hidden gem study spaces at UBC Library with Elisha Facundo
by phoebe chan on August 30, 2022
Elisha Facundo shares her favourite study spot at the UBC Vancouver Campus and what makes this place so special to her.Posted in General | Tagged with hiddengems, IKBLC, library spaces, Music Art and Architecture Library, ridingtonroom, spaces, Strategic Framework
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre overnight closure planned for August 30 – 31
by Library Communications on August 24, 2022
The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre will close from 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30 and reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 31.
Xwi7xwa Library exhibit explores a Decade of Indigenous Languages
by Anna Moorhouse on August 11, 2022
As part of Indigenous History Month this past June, Xwi7xwa Library launched a new exhibit, featuring materials from their Indigenous language collection, on display now in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.Posted in General | Tagged with community engagement, exhibitions, exhibits, Xwi7xwa Library