Level 4 and part of level 5 of Koerner Library closed for construction until early 2019
by michelle blackwell on September 17, 2018
This renovation will result in an expanded Research Commons, providing technology rich, inviting spaces integrated with services from across the library and the campus conducive to graduate scholarship and advanced research.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with closures, construction, Koerner Library, library closures, research commons
Science Literacy Week 2018
by Anna Moorhouse on August 30, 2018
Science Literacy Week (September 17-23, 2018) is an annual celebration of Canadian science, where libraries, universities, museums and other institutions across the country hold events to show the diversity and amazing research happening here.Posted in Events | Tagged with science literacy week, Woodward Library
Asian Library to close at 5 p.m. beginning September 4 to accommodate upgrades
by michelle blackwell on August 23, 2018
The renovations, scheduled to be completed in the Spring of 2019, will allow for improvements to student study areas, seminar space and programming.Posted in General | Tagged with Asian Library, library hours, renovations
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 10th Anniversary Exhibitions
by Anna Moorhouse on August 22, 2018
Ten years ago, the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) celebrated its grand opening on UBC’s Vancouver campus. In celebration of this 10-year milestone, UBC Library is installing two temporary exhibitions.Posted in Events | Tagged with exhibitions, exhibits, Irving K. Barber, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC), Rare Books and Special Collections, UBC Library, University Archives
Meet Jeremy Buhler, Assessment Librarian at UBC Library
by Anna Moorhouse on August 9, 2018
Unlike many librarians, Jeremy Buhler isn’t on a service desk and doesn’t have direct contact with students in his day-to-day, but his work trickles down to affect students all across campus.
UBC Library 2017/18 Senate Report
by Anna Moorhouse on August 8, 2018
UBC Library’s annual Senate Report (2017/18) is now available. Read our highlights from the past fiscal year which include growing our collections, improving student spaces, connecting research to the community and engaging with our community partners.Posted in General, Publications, Senate Reports | Tagged with collections, community, graduate students, research, student spaces, support, UBC Library
2018 employee Recognition Award winners announced
by Anna Moorhouse on June 20, 2018
UBC Library is pleased to announce that Eleanore Wellwood, Wendy Traas and Anne Lama are the 2018 recipients of UBC Library Recognition Awards.Posted in Events | Tagged with awards, UBC Library
Notice to users: Biomedical Branch Library to undergo upgrades June 23-28.
by michelle blackwell on June 13, 2018
Access to collections will be limited during this work and after-hours card access to this branch will not be available.Posted in General | Tagged with Biomedical Branch Library
Music, Art and Architecture Library project puts Canadiana on display
by Library Communications on May 30, 2018
UBC Library's Canadian Art Exhibition Catalogue collection has a new home in the Ridington Room.Posted in General | Tagged with art, Canadian Art Exhibition Catalogue collection, Emily Carr, Music Art and Architecture Library
One Great Idea by Susan E. Parker
by Anna Moorhouse on May 28, 2018
In this series, UBC faculty write about one great idea that significantly influenced their specific discipline and in turn, transformed how they approach their work.Posted in General | Tagged with University Librarian