UBC Librarians Recommend: Ideas for your next read, watch or listen from our online collections
by Katya Roxas on May 12, 2020
In light of this challenging time, we have compiled recommendations from a handful of UBC librarians for you to watch, read and listen from home. The resources can all be found in UBC Library’s online collections.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with collections, electronic resources, open collections
How UBC Library is supporting the UBC community during the current COVID-19 outbreak
by michelle blackwell on May 8, 2020
From online programming to sourcing electronic versions of print material, UBC Library is finding new ways to support students, faculty and staff in their work.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with research learning and scholarship, services
Assistant Director, IKBLC, UBC Library, Vancouver Campus | Full-time, ongoing
by Anna Moorhouse on May 5, 2020
Working with the Library and Learning Centre staff, the University and external communities, the Assistant Director is responsible for leading and managing the Learning Centre’s outreach and engagement initiatives and for the daily operations of IKBLC.Posted in Careers | Tagged with
The UBC Library Research Commons launches open-source geospatial data discovery tool
by Anna Moorhouse on April 29, 2020
The UBC Library Research Commons has launched Geodisy, an open-source tool that allows users to search online for Canadian research data through map-based discovery.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with Research Commons, research learning and scholarship
UBC Library branches to remain closed until further notice
by Anna Moorhouse on April 28, 2020
Due to COVID-19, UBC Library branches across the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses remain closed until further notice. The Library continues to provide access to electronic resources, online librarian support and is now offering an on-campus materials pick-up service to enable access to items in the collection that are not available in electronic formats.Posted in Service Bulletins | Tagged with
UBC Library branches to remain closed until April 30, 2020
by michelle blackwell on April 1, 2020
Due to the quickly evolving situation with COVID-19, UBC Library branches across the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses will remain closed until April 30, at which time the situation will be reassessed. The library continues to provide access to electronic resources and librarian support for research, teaching and learning.Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with
UBC Library users now have access to previously banned content that offers historical perspectives on sex, sexuality and gender.
by michelle blackwell on March 31, 2020
Part III of Gale's Archives of Sexuality and Gender provides access to nearly one million pages of unique and rare content.Posted in General | Tagged with acquisitions, collections
Behind the scenes: UBC Library’s electronic resources
by Katya Roxas on March 26, 2020
Why are online formats important for library users? How does the library identify user needs? Discover UBC Library’s process that ensures that UBC’s e-resources are accessible.Posted in General | Tagged with collections, electronic resources, links, open collections, video
UBC Library branches to close as of March 20 until April 6, 2020
by michelle blackwell on March 19, 2020
Due to the quickly evolving situation with COVID-19, UBC Library branches across the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses are closed until April 6, at which time the situation will be reassessed. The library continues to provide access to electronic resources and librarian support for research, teaching and learning.Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with Service Bulletins