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Food for Fines 2009

by Glenn Drexhage on September 11, 2009

Food for Fines is a joint AMS and UBC Library initiative to support members of the community in need. UBC Library users who wish to donate non-perishable food items may have $2 in fines paid for each food item donated, up to a maximum of $20. Food donations will be given to local food banks. […]

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Library, Learning Centre efforts in UBC Reports

by Glenn Drexhage on September 9, 2009

UBC Library and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre are featured in the September 2009 issue of UBC Reports. You can read about the digitization of UBC’s first 100 theses, a project undertaken by University Archives, here: http://www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/2009/09/04/women-were-first-to-earn-ubc-grad-degrees-first-100-theses-project/ And you can read about new offerings from the Chapman Learning Commons here: http://www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/2009/09/04/uncommon-learning-opportunities/

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m-Libraries conference featued in Ariadne magazine

by Glenn Drexhage on September 8, 2009

An article on the recent m-Libraries conference – which was held at UBC and explored the world of libraries, information and mobile devices – appears in the July 2009 issue of the UK publication Ariadne. You can view the article here: http://www.ariadne.ac.uk/issue60/m-libraries-2009-rpt/

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Innovative University-community project moves forward

by Glenn Drexhage on September 3, 2009

An innovative project that involves students and members of B.C’s Chinese-Canadian community is well underway. The three-year effort involves students interviewing Chinese-Canadian community members – elders in particular – to record and preserve the oft-ignored history of the Chinese in Canada. UBC Library and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre are involved in the project, […]

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Win with UBC Library’s new search tool

by Glenn Drexhage on August 25, 2009

UBC Library invites you to help us – and possibly win an iPod Touch in the process! We’ll soon be launching a beta version of a tool that will improve the way you’ll be able to search for materials across the UBC Library system. During the fall semester, students, faculty and staff are invited to […]

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University Librarian profiled in the Ubyssey

by Glenn Drexhage on August 24, 2009

Ingrid Parent, UBC’s 14th University Librarian, is profiled in the student newspaper The Ubyssey. You can view the article here: http://ubyssey.ca/news/?p=9654

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Google Book Settlement in the US

by Glenn Drexhage on August 20, 2009

If you hold the copyright to any published book, regardless of where it was published, the Google Book Settlement affects how your work may be distributed in the United States.  It has particularly strong implications for out-of-print books. This information is provided for reference only.  The University does not take responsibility for its quality, accuracy, […]

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Emperor, Empress of Japan admire UBC Library items

by Glenn Drexhage on August 10, 2009

The latest issue of UBC Reports features an article on the recent visit to UBC by the Emperor and Empress of Japan. The piece notes that the Emperor and Empress viewed material from UBC Library, including rare maps and poem cards. You can read the article here: http://www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/ubcreports/2009/09aug06/emperor.html

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Library robot hits million-item milestone

by Glenn Drexhage on July 21, 2009

Wednesday afternoon, July 15, marked a milestone for UBC Library’s automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) – otherwise known affectionately as the Library robot.   That’s because the one millionth item was loaded into the ASRS on that day. A ceremonial title was used to commemorate the special occasion: A Management Plan for the University […]

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Lowry conference and exhibit featured in the Globe and Mail

by Glenn Drexhage on July 21, 2009

An article about an upcoming UBC conference on Malcolm Lowry – one of B.C.’s most famous resident-writers – appears in The Globe and Mail newspaper. The piece mentions the Malcolm Lowry Collection, now on display at UBC Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections. You can view the article here: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/bcs-beauty-inspired-author-to-write-and-put-the-bottle-down/article1223984/.

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