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From Open Collections to Art: Vancouver artist Hillary Webb

by michelle blackwell on November 13, 2018

Local artist and librarian uses images found in UBC Library’s open source collections to create original embroidered art.

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Join us for a full day of talks on GIS Day 2018

by Anna Moorhouse on November 5, 2018

We've partnered with SFU Library and UBC's Faculty of Forestry to celebrate GIS research and technology on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at SFU's Vancouver Campus.

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Calling all music lovers: five pianos in library locations across campus are waiting to be played

by michelle blackwell on November 1, 2018

Provided by Tom Lee Music, these pianos have the ability to plug in headphones and play in private, which makes them perfect for improvising or relaxing.

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Food for Fines 2018 runs from October 22 until November 5

by michelle blackwell on October 15, 2018

Reduce your UBC Library fines by donating non-perishable food items until November 5th.

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Open Access Week 2018

by michelle blackwell on October 11, 2018

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Help the Library understand your needs: join the Library Student Advisory Committee

by michelle blackwell on October 3, 2018

Applications are being accepted until October 14.

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Meet Eleanore Wellwood, Cataloging and Acquisitions Assistant at UBC Library

by Anna Moorhouse on September 25, 2018

Nearing retirement, Eleanore Wellwood is in an interesting position when it comes to reflecting on her time at UBC, especially since that time spans more than fifty years.

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Join us for the 9th annual UBC Library United Way Spelling Bee

by Anna Moorhouse on September 18, 2018

We’re getting ready to kick off the 9th annual UBC Library United Way Spelling Bee on Thursday, October 11.

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UBC Library users now able to access archive offering an expansive and detailed look at LGBT2SQIA history

by michelle blackwell on September 17, 2018

LGBTQ History and Culture Since 1940, Part II is a fully searchable archive that includes periodicals, newsletters, manuscripts, government records, organizational papers, correspondence, posters, and other primary source materials primarily from Canada and the United States.

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Level 4 and part of level 5 of Koerner Library closed for construction until early 2019