Q&A with Fudan University Conservator Yan Li
by Anna Moorhouse on December 5, 2023
We spoke with Yan Li, librarian and rare books Conservator at Fudan University in Shanghai, China, about her 100-day visit at UBC Library’s Conservation Space.Posted in General | Tagged with Conservation Space, preservation, Puban Collection
UBC Asian Library closed for space improvements from January 2 to February 4
by Library Communications on December 4, 2023
UBC Asian Library will be temporarily closed for space improvements starting January 2, 2024.Posted in General | Tagged with
How UBC Education Library is teaching the teacher through community field experience
by Anna Moorhouse on November 29, 2023
As a community field experience partner, UBC Library offers teacher candidates the opportunity to explore a non-traditional educational space.Posted in General | Tagged with Education Library, Faculty of Education, Teaching and Learning Stories
Meditation Space Available for Exam Period
by admin on November 23, 2023
From December 11 to 22, Room 191 in IKBLC is available for meditation, prayer and quiet contemplation.Posted in General | Tagged with Chapman Learning Commons, CLC, meditation space
UBC Library acquires rare Japanese manuscripts and calligraphy works
by Anna Moorhouse on November 7, 2023
UBC Library has acquired several rare titles as part of its Japanese Collections, thanks in part to support provided by the David Graham Memorial Fund.Posted in General | Tagged with Asian Library, Japanese Collections, open collections
Celebrate Diwali with UBC Asian Library
by matt patton on October 27, 2023
The UBC community is invited to experience the diversity of South Asian culture through music, dance, and delicious refreshments.Posted in Events | Tagged with Asian Library, diwali
How UBC Library is spotlighting Indigenous topics in open education
by Anna Moorhouse on October 23, 2023
Open access can pave the way for more equitable knowledge sharing, but is it succeeding?Posted in General | Tagged with Indigenous, Open Access Week, Open Education
Open Access Week 2023
by Anna Moorhouse on October 23, 2023
Join us from October 23 to November 10 for sessions on open access research and education, hosted by Open UBC.Posted in Events | Tagged with Open Access Week
Photo exhibit from the Langmann Family Collection provides a snapshot of B.C. history
by admin on October 10, 2023
Select photographs from the Uno Langmann Family Collection are on display across six UBC Library branches.Posted in General | Tagged with archives, exhibitions, Rare Books and Special Collections, Uno Langmann, Uno Langmann Family Collection of B.C. Photographs
Meet Brett Dimond, Program Assistant, Research Commons at UBC Library
by admin on October 5, 2023
Before UBC Library, Brett was a researcher and graduate student. Learn how he leverages his experience to support patrons at the Research Commons.Posted in General | Tagged with profile, Research Commons