How UBC Library has delivered access to physical materials and virtual help
by Anna Moorhouse on May 26, 2021
When UBC Library’s physical locations suddenly closed in March 2020, library users needed a way to access physical resources that were not available in electronic formats. In response, the Materials Pick-up Service launched.Posted in General | Tagged with spaces and services, Supporting the UBC Community during COVID-19
The UBC Library Research Commons integrates open-source data discovery tool Geodisy with Federated Research Data Repository (FRDR)
by Anna Moorhouse on May 18, 2021
The UBC Library Research Commons has released a major update to the open-source data discovery tool Geodisy.Posted in General | Tagged with Research Commons, research learning and scholarship
Meet Lisa Larkins, e-Resources Licensing Specialist at UBC Library
by Library Communications on May 13, 2021
Learn how UBC Library Collections Services made printed musical scores accessible via an app. Lisa Larkins, e-Resources Licensing Specialist, shares her story.Posted in General | Tagged with collections, electronic resources, profile, Work with us
The Phil Lind Klondike Gold Rush Collection offers essential new source for historical research and scholarship at UBC Library
by Library Communications on May 5, 2021
UBC Library has received an unparalleled rare book and archival collection, dating from the Klondike Gold Rush (1894-1904) in British Columbia, from UBC alumnus and Canadian telecommunications icon Philip B. Lind, CM. The gift includes a $2 million gift that will support the collection at the library.Posted in Press releases | Tagged with Klondike Gold Rush, Phil Lind, Phil Lind Klondike Gold Rush Collection, Rare Books and Special Collections
Meet Katherine Kalsbeek, Head, Rare Books & Special Collections at UBC Library
by Library Communications on April 29, 2021
Katherine Kalsbeek shares what it's like to acquire, manage and preserve rare books and special collections at UBC Library.Posted in General | Tagged with profile, Rare Books and Special Collections, RBSC, Work with us
How UBC Library has provided safe study spaces on campus
by Anna Moorhouse on April 21, 2021
As one of the only study spaces currently open at UBC, the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) has been a popular campus destination for currently-registered students, faculty and staff with a valid UBC card.Posted in General | Tagged with IKBLC, services, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces, Supporting the UBC Community during COVID-19
Notice to users: Library catalogue freeze scheduled for April 30 to May 10
by michelle blackwell on April 19, 2021
Due to an upgrade to the Library’s catalogue, users will not be able to renew or recall materials or pay fines starting Friday April 30 at 1 p.m. Full service is expected to resume May 10, 2021 at 7 a.m.Posted in General | Tagged with
Xwi7xwa Library launches library training course on Canvas for Indigenous teacher candidates
by Anna Moorhouse on April 8, 2021
Xwi7xwa Library has launched a new Canvas course for students in NITEP, the Indigenous Teacher Education Program in the Faculty of Education at UBC.Posted in General | Tagged with community engagement, Teaching and Learning Stories, Xwi7xwa Library
Introducing OpenAthens, UBC Library’s new secure way to access online resources using CWL
by Library Communications on April 7, 2021
UBC Library is excited to announce that on June 2, 2021, we will launch a new way to log into electronic library resources including databases, journals, articles, and ebooks.Posted in General | Tagged with collections, OpenAthens, service update
Giving Day 2021
by phoebe chan on April 1, 2021
On April 7, join alumni, students, and friends from around the world to help expand the Queer Collections Project and increase the visibility and reach of sexuality studies at UBC.Posted in General | Tagged with GivingDay, Rare Books and Special Collections, UBCGivingDay, UBCLibrary