RBSC and UA Reading Room to close temporarily starting December 15
by Library Communications on December 1, 2025
Starting December 15, the Rare Books and Special Collection and University Archives reading room will close temporarily for construction.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with closures, RBSC, service update, University Archives
Message from the University Librarian: Announcing my retirement on June 30, 2026
by Dr. Susan E. Parker on November 10, 2025
Reflecting on eight years as UBC Library's University Librarian.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with University Librarian
Associate University Librarian, Collections, Library Administration, UBC Library | Vancouver Campus | Full-time, five-year renewable administrative appointment
by Library Communications on November 6, 2025
Associate University Librarian, Collections Library Administration, UBC Library | Vancouver Campus Full-time, five-year renewable administrative appointment Anticipated Start Date: April 1, 2026 UBC LIBRARY As one of the world’s leading universities, the University of British Columbia creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research […]Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with Careers, Work with us
Records Management at UBC: How Do I Name my Files?
by Library Communications on November 3, 2025
If you’ve ever searched your computer and found files like ‘Schedule 2025-FINAL-FINAL(1).docx,’ you know how quickly file names can become confusing.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with records management, Records Management at UBC
The Old Auditorium at 100 at the Music, Art & Architecture Library
by phoebe chan on October 30, 2025
This year marks the 100th anniversary UBC’s Point Grey Campus, including the Old Auditorium, which opened on October 14-15, 1925. To celebrate this milestone, the Music, Art & Architecture (MAA) Library in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre opened an exhibit highlighting the history of the Old Auditorium through archival materials.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with exhibitions, exhibits, Music Art and Architecture Library, Rare Books and Special Collections, UBC Archives
Climate Action Week 2025 at UBC Library
by Library Communications on October 23, 2025
Join us for Climate Action Week from November 1 to 7. UBC Library will be hosting events, activities, and exhibits alongside other libraries from across Canada.Posted in Events | Tagged with Climate Action Week
Arts Multilingual Week: Fall 2025 at UBC
by Anna Moorhouse on October 21, 2025
UBC Library will be hosting Multilingual Resources Pop-Ups and workshops from Oct. 27 to 31, as part of Arts Multilingual Week Fall 2025 at UBC.Posted in Events | Tagged with Arts Multilingual Week
Meet Caitlin Lindsay, Access Services Librarian at UBC Library
by Library Communications on October 16, 2025
Caitlin Lindsay, Access Services Librarian, shares her experience at UBC Library and talks about her appreciation for the Library’s career growth opportunities.Posted in Carousel | Tagged with profile, Work with us
Open Access Week 2025
by Anna Moorhouse on October 14, 2025
Join us from October 20 to 26 for sessions on open access research and education, hosted by Open UBC.Posted in General | Tagged with Open Access Week
Applications open for the 2025/26 Library Student Advisory Committee
by Anna Moorhouse on October 9, 2025
UBC Library invites students from UBC Vancouver campus to join the 2025/2026 Library Student Advisory Committee.