Giving Day 2023
by matt patton on March 20, 2023
On UBC Giving Day, April 5, we come together to support UBC students and our world. This year’s Giving Day project at the library involves the Library Conservation Space, which will help protect and preserve our current collections and prepare for the future.Posted in General | Tagged with
Digital tool training helps students explore classical Japanese literature at UBC Library
by Library Communications on March 20, 2023
Reading classical Japanese cursive script, a pre-modern style of writing, is both a challenge and an art, requiring training and time.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with Asian Library, research learning and scholarship, teaching and learning
A Conversation with C. E. Gatchalian
by Anna Moorhouse on March 13, 2023
We sat down with C.E. Gatchalian, UBC Library EDI Scholar-in-Residence, to talk about about their work: the challenges, the highlights, and what's up next.Posted in General | Tagged with community engagement, EDI Scholars-in-Residence, IKBLC
Honouring Indigenous Writers: March 1 – 31
by Library Communications on March 9, 2023
Honouring Indigenous Writers seeks to increase awareness of Indigenous authors. This year the organizing team has put together an exciting schedule of events throughout the month of March. All events are free and open to everyone!Posted in Events | Tagged with Honouring Indigenous Writers
IKBLC to upgrade Level 2 Learning Concourse
by Anna Moorhouse on March 9, 2023
The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) is undergoing space improvements on the Level 2 Learning Concourse in the building’s south wing.Posted in General | Tagged with IKBLC, library spaces, renovations, service update, spaces and services
Robert Amos wins the 2023 Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize for his rich insight into the life and work of E. J. Hughes.
by reiza gabriel on March 7, 2023
Robert Amos has won the Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize for outstanding Scholarly Book on British Columbia for his book E. J. Hughes: Canadian War Artist.Posted in General | Tagged with Basil Stuart-Stubbs, Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize, support
New open textbook takes a detailed look at human disease and pathology
by Anna Moorhouse on March 7, 2023
A new multimedia resource that delves into the science behind disease is now available through UBC Library’s open textbook catalogue.Posted in General | Tagged with Open Education Week, scholarly communications, UBC Open Publishing Program
Open Education Week: March 6-10
by Library Communications on March 6, 2023
Open Education Week at UBC runs from March 6-10. Check out all the exciting events coming up and learn more about Open UBC.Posted in Events | Tagged with oeweek, Open Education, Open Education Week, openubc
UBC Library acquires digital database documenting the Black freedom struggle in 20th Century America
by Anna Moorhouse on February 27, 2023
UBC faculty, staff and students can now access the NAACP Papers, a digitized collection of primary source materials documenting the civil rights organization's major campaigns from 1909 to 1972.Posted in General | Tagged with Black Studies, collections, Law Library
Taking students on a virtual tour of rare philosophy books at UBC Library
by Library Communications on February 21, 2023
Students in certain fields may not always be aware of the specialized resources available to them, so UBC librarians developed a workshop to bridge the gap.Posted in General | Tagged with research learning and scholarship, teaching and learning