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RBSC and University Archives Reading Room appointments can now be booked online

by Library Communications on September 22, 2025

Starting September 1, 2025, Rare Books and Special Collection (RBSC) and University Archives (UA) will move to appointment-based Reading Room visits.

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An update from the University Librarian: Rethinking the sustainability of our subscription model

by Dr. Susan E. Parker on September 17, 2025

Upcoming changes to UBC Library's Collection budget and how we're planning for the future.

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Celebrating 100 Years of UBC at Point Grey: UBC Library launches pop-up centennial exhibition

by Library Communications on September 8, 2025

Come visit a new pop-up exhibition on display at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre from September 8 to December 5, 2025.

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Learning Services Librarian, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, UBC Library | Vancouver Campus | Full-time, 12 month term

by Library Communications on September 5, 2025

Learning Services Librarian Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, UBC Library | Vancouver Campus Full-Time, 12-month Term Anticipated Start Date: November 2025 UBC LIBRARY As one of the world’s leading universities, the University of British Columbia creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to […]

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Eugene Barsky Awarded the 2025 Ron MacDonald Outstanding Service Award

Eugene Barsky receives 2025 CRKN Ron MacDonald Outstanding Service Award

by Library Communications on September 4, 2025

Congratulations to Eugene Barsky, Research Data Management Librarian at UBC Library, on winning this prestigious award.

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UBC Library welcomes the 2025/2026 EDI Scholars-in-Residence

by Library Communications on September 4, 2025

UBC Library and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre are excited to introduce the 2025/2026 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Scholars-in-Residence.

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A Conversation with Evelyn Lau

by Library Communications on September 4, 2025

Get to know Evelyn Lau, the 2025/2026 UBC Library Writer-in-Residence, in this informative Q&A session. Read about her journey, what inspires her and her contribution to the literary world.

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UBC Library welcomes the 2025/2026 Writer-in-Residence

by Library Communications on September 3, 2025

UBC Library and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) are excited to introduce the 2025/2026 UBC Library Writer-in-Residence.

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Library Crawl 2025

by phoebe chan on August 27, 2025

From September 2 to 5, get to know your library by visiting all 9 locations for a chance to win a prize.

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UBC Library 2024/25 Senate Report

by phoebe chan on August 26, 2025

UBC Library's annual Senate Report (2024/25) is now available. Read our highlights from the past fiscal year which include advancing research, learning and scholarship, engaging with communities, creating and delivering responsive collections, inspiring with innovative spaces and services, and stewarding the organization.

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