Applications open for the Library Student Advisory Committee 2022/2023
by Anna Moorhouse on October 5, 2022
UBC Library invites students from UBC Vancouver campus to join the 2022/2023 Library Student Advisory Committee (LSAC).
Finding Nothing: Author Talk with Dr. Gregory Betts
by Anna Moorhouse on October 3, 2022
Join Dr. Gregory Betts in the Peña Room at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre on October 28 to discuss his recent book, Finding Nothing: The VanGardes, 1959-1975.Posted in Events | Tagged with Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize, event, IKBLC, Koerner Library, research learning and scholarship
Orange Shirt Day | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
by Anna Moorhouse on September 30, 2022
Learn more about the Residential School System in Canada by visiting the Xwi7xwa Library exhibit on display now at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.Posted in General | Tagged with #orangeshirtday
Docking stations installed at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and Koerner Library
by Anna Moorhouse on September 26, 2022
As part of a new pilot project, public-access laptop docking stations have been installed at two UBC Library locations.Posted in General | Tagged with Docking Stations, IKBLC, Koerner Library, spaces and services
Climate Action Week 2022
by Anna Moorhouse on September 23, 2022
UBC Library is partnering with the BC Library Association and other libraries across BC during Climate Action Week to focus on the climate change related challenges and emergencies facing our communities.Posted in Events | Tagged with Climate Action Week
Wayne Deans Investment Analysis Centre upgrades provide opportunities for hybrid learning
by Anna Moorhouse on September 21, 2022
The Wayne Deans Investment Analysis Centre at the UBC Sauder School of Business has received several technology upgrades this year, thanks to generous funding.Posted in General | Tagged with Canaccord Learning Commons, David Lam Library, spaces and services
Science Literacy Week 2022
by Library Communications on September 16, 2022
Join us for Science Literacy Week (September 19-25, 2022) at UBC Library. This year, we’re talking about math! Learn more about this ancient science and its modern applications.Posted in Events | Tagged with Science Literacy Week
Join us for the 11th annual UBC Library United Way Spelling Bee
by phoebe chan on September 15, 2022
We’re getting ready to kick off the 11th annual UBC Library United Way Spelling Bee on Thursday, October 13.Posted in Events | Tagged with IKBLC, spelling bee, United Way
UBC Library digitizes rare collection of World War II-era kamishibai plays
by Anna Moorhouse on September 14, 2022
UBC Library has digitized an extremely rare collection of World War II-era propaganda plays from Japan, presented in a format known as kamishibai, or paper theatre, plays.Posted in General | Tagged with Asian Library, collections, digital collections, Digital Initiatives, Digitization Centre, open collections
The quest for hidden gem study spaces at UBC Library with Tarannum Puri
by phoebe chan on September 13, 2022
It was love at first sight when Tarannum Puri discovered her favourite study spot. She shares how the "Harry Potter" room puts her in the mood to study.Posted in General | Tagged with hiddengems, IKBLC, library spaces, Music Art and Architecture Library, ridingtonroom, spaces, Strategic Framework