Join us for the 14th annual UBC Library United Way Spelling Bee
by phoebe chan on September 25, 2025
We’re getting ready to kick off the 14th annual UBC Library United Way Spelling Bee on Tuesday, October 28.Posted in Events | Tagged with IKBLC, spelling bee, United Way
UBC Library expands collection of influential art periodical Bijutsu Techō
by Anna Moorhouse on September 25, 2025
UBC Library has significantly expanded its collection of Bijutsu Techō, one of the most influential, independently published periodicals on visual art in Japan.Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with art, Asian Library, collections, Japanese Collections
Celebrating 100 Years of UBC at Point Grey opening event draws together decades of distinguished alumni
by Anna Moorhouse on September 23, 2025
The celebration brought together faculty, students, alumni and community leaders who have played a role in shaping UBC’s journey.Posted in General | Tagged with exhibitions, exhibits, UBC Archives
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.Posted in General | Tagged with RBSC, service update, University Archives
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.Posted in General | Tagged with collections, service update
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.Posted in General | Tagged with AMS, exhibitions, exhibits, UBC Archives
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 […]Posted in General | Tagged with Careers, Work with us
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.Posted in General | Tagged with awards, research, Research Commons
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.Posted in General | Tagged with EDI Scholars-in-Residence, IKBLC
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.Posted in General | Tagged with IKBLC, Q&A, Writer-in-Residence