The George Bowering Modernists and Postmodernists Collection creates a new immersive literary experience at UBC Library
by Anna Moorhouse on July 6, 2026
UBC Library is excited to announce the installation of the George Bowering Modernists and Postmodernists Collection.Posted in General | Tagged with acquisitions, George Bowering Collection, Rare Books and Special Collections, RBSC, spaces and services
Meet Lara Vaziri, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research
by Library Communications on July 2, 2026
Lara Vaziri, 5th year Faculty of Arts student, shares her story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.Posted in General | Tagged with library research, prize, research, UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research
Farewell Message from University Librarian Dr. Susan E. Parker
by Dr. Susan E. Parker on June 29, 2026
UBC Library came together on June 24 to celebrate Dr. Susan E. Parker's retirement and honour her nine years of leadership as the University Librarian.Posted in General | Tagged with University Librarian
Meet Avni Kant, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research
by Library Communications on June 25, 2026
Avni Kant, 4th year Faculty of Arts student, shares her story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.Posted in General | Tagged with library research, prize, research, UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research
2026 UBC Library Recognition Award and Professional Development Award recipients announced
by Library Communications on June 18, 2026
Elena Pederson, Angappa Reddy and Kyra Wheatley are the 2026 recipients of UBC Library Recognition Awards. Each year, the Library Recognition Awards celebrate faculty and staff who demonstrate exceptional creativity, innovation, leadership, excellence and a dedication to customer service through their work. Additional awards for professional development and innovation were also awarded.Posted in General | Tagged with awards, recognition
X̱wi7x̱wa Archives joins UBC’s archival research database
by Anna Moorhouse on June 18, 2026
Xwi7x̱wa Archives has added its first two collections to Explore Archives , UBC's online database of archival holdings.Posted in General | Tagged with archives, Xwi7xwa Archives, Xwi7xwa Library
Celebrating 100 Years of UBC at Point Grey exhibition extended until December 2026
by Library Communications on June 17, 2026
This immersive visual exhibition, on display at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, has been extended until December 2026.Posted in Events | Tagged with exhibitions
Meet Nathan Daykin, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research
by Library Communications on June 11, 2026
Nathan Daykin, 5th year Faculty of Arts student, shares his story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.Posted in General | Tagged with library research, prize, research, UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research
Cut, Paste, Print: How UBC Library is making space for zine culture across both campuses
by Anna Moorhouse on June 2, 2026
Librarians and library staff have been finding creative ways to introduce zine culture into classrooms.Posted in General | Tagged with Koerner Library, Open Education, scholarly communications, Teaching and Learning Stories, UBC Okanagan, UBC Okanagan Library
X̱wi7x̱wa Library closed for renovations from June 4 to 16
by Library Communications on May 25, 2026
The branch will be closed to the public during construction.Posted in General | Tagged with closures, spaces, spaces and services, Xwi7xwa Library