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Supporting the International Decade of Indigenous Languages
by Anna Moorhouse on June 6, 2022
As part of Indigenous History Month, a new exhibit has launched in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. View featured materials from Xwi7xwa’s Indigenous language collection, and learn how the branch supports language revitalization on campus and in the community.Posted in Events | Tagged with Indigenous, Indigenous History Month, Xwi7xwa Library
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How UBC Library is rethinking problematic Indigenous representations in children’s literature
by Anna Moorhouse on June 6, 2022
What do you do with problematic materials in a library collection—with books that are outdated, that perpetuate stereotypes, depict cultural appropriation, or include racism and other harmful elements?Posted in General | Tagged with community engagement, Education Library, research learning and scholarship, Teaching and Learning Stories, UBC Okanagan Library, Xwi7xwa Library
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Meet Kimberly Fama, Reference Librarian at UBC Library
by matt patton on June 2, 2022
Kimberly Fama shares her story on how she enjoys thinking outside the box when it comes to engaging with students at the library. Learn how she leverages the power of TikTok and Instagram to help students access e-resources and more.Posted in General | Tagged with David Lam Library, profile, Work with us
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UBC Library joins the IIIF Consortium
by Library Communications on May 31, 2022
IIIF standardizes the delivery of images and audio/visual files from servers to different environments on the web.Posted in General | Tagged with IIIF, research learning and scholarship
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Reminder: Power shutdown in IKBLC and Law Library planned for May 29
by Anna Moorhouse on May 26, 2022
UBC Building Operations has scheduled a power shutdown that will impact the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) and Law Library on Sunday, May 29, 2022.Posted in General | Tagged with
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Participate in UBC’s Records Classification and Retention Schedules review
by Library Communications on May 17, 2022
The Records Management Office (RMO) for UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan is issuing enterprise-wide retention schedules that require input from UBC staff and administrators across the university.Posted in General | Tagged with records management
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Upgrades and renovations to Level 2 of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre begin May 2022
by michelle blackwell on May 12, 2022
The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre will undergo renovations to create a new gallery on Level 2, and environment upgrade to Rare Books and Special Collections. The work is expected to be completed in the summer of 2023.Posted in General | Tagged with Gallery, IKBLC, renovations
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The Music, Art and Architecture Library makes space improvements to select Level 4 study areas
by Anna Moorhouse on May 11, 2022
The Music, Art and Architecture (MAA) Library has made space improvements to areas of Level 4, creating additional study spaces and revitalizing the north and south walls with framed reproduction photographs that have a storied history.Posted in General | Tagged with library spaces, Music Art and Architecture Library, renovation, spaces and services
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Celebrate Learning with Asian Library
by Anna Moorhouse on May 5, 2022
Join us online on May 12, during Celebrate Learning Week at UBC, to hear how the library users are engaging with the Asian Library collections and services.Posted in Events | Tagged with Asian Library, research learning and scholarship
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Temporary relocation of Rare Books and Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room scheduled for May 9
by michelle blackwell on April 26, 2022
Please contact Rare Book & Special Collections or University Archives before visiting.Posted in General | Tagged with construction, Rare Books and Special Collections, University Archives