UBC Library becomes first Canadian institution to join Dryad membership
by Library Communications on January 10, 2022
As the first institutional member of Dryad in Canada, UBC Library joins a thriving global community of universities, research institutions and academic libraries all working together to promote data publishing, curation, and preservation.Posted in General | Tagged with Research Commons, research learning and scholarship
Season’s Greetings from UBC Library
by phoebe chan on December 21, 2021
This year, as we transitioned back to on-campus activity, UBC Library and its people faced new and unexpected challenges. I am so proud of how we served the UBC community and beyond during this time. Thank you to all of our friends, supporters, and library colleagues who have helped us to provide the expertise, collections […]Posted in University Librarian Message | Tagged with seasons greetings, University Librarian
Meet Emma MacFarlane, Learning Commons Coordinator at UBC Library
by Library Communications on December 8, 2021
Learn how the Chapman Learning Commons team develop and deliver various programs and services to students and community members. Emma MacFarlane, Learning Commons Coordinator, shares her story.Posted in General | Tagged with profile, Work with us
The UBC Library Research Commons helps UBC Future Waters Research Excellence Cluster visualize research outputs
by Anna Moorhouse on December 7, 2021
The UBC Library Research Commons partnered with the UBC Future Waters Research Excellence Cluster to find a workflow that would create graphical representations of the cluster’s publication information.Posted in General | Tagged with data, Research Commons, research learning and scholarship, UBC Future Waters
University Archives receives extensive collection of photographs and records from UBC Department of Athletics & Recreation
by Anna Moorhouse on November 15, 2021
UBC Archives has received an extensive collection of materials from UBC’s Department of Athletics and Recreation, totalling nearly 8,000 photographs and textual records.Posted in General | Tagged with acquisitions, collections, UBC Athletics, University Archives
Download Digital Colouring Books for UBC Thrive Month
by phoebe chan on November 5, 2021
UBC Thrive month is a time when we come together to explore ways to support our mental health. Colouring is an activity that can help you focus on the present and reduce stress. Try taking a break and check out our Digital Colouring BooksPosted in General | Tagged with BC History, collections, Digital Initiatives, open collections
Open Scholarship in Practice 2021
by Anna Moorhouse on November 1, 2021
Join this week of webinars and workshops exploring the practice of open scholarship, and hear from UBC colleagues who are incorporating "openness" in innovative ways to enhance teaching, research, and public impact.Posted in Events | Tagged with accessibility, community engagement, links, open access, open data, Open Education
UBC Library launches Open Publishing Program to support UBC faculty, staff, and student-led open journals and texts
by Anna Moorhouse on October 25, 2021
UBC Library currently hosts 30 active open access journals by providing server space, support, and access to Open Journal Systems (OJS).Posted in General | Tagged with Digital Initiatives, research learning and scholarship, scholarly communications, UBC Open Publishing Program
UBC Library Open Publishing Spotlight: That’s What [We] Said
by Anna Moorhouse on October 25, 2021
Learn more about the UBC Library hosted open journal, That’s What [We] Said.Posted in General | Tagged with UBC Open Publishing Program
UBC Library Open Publishing Spotlight: Canadian Journal of Undergraduate Research
by Anna Moorhouse on October 25, 2021
Learn more about the UBC Library hosted open journal, The Canadian Journal of Undergraduate Research.Posted in General | Tagged with UBC Open Publishing Program