Behind the scenes: UBC Library’s electronic resources
by Katya Roxas on March 26, 2020
Why are online formats important for library users? How does the library identify user needs? Discover UBC Library’s process that ensures that UBC’s e-resources are accessible.Posted in General | Tagged with collections, electronic resources, links, open collections, video
Remote access to resources and services for UBC Library users
by michelle blackwell on March 16, 2020
As the UBC campus community transitions to online classes, UBC Library offers expert help and many services that library users can access online.Posted in General | Tagged with remote access
Michael Layland wins the 2020 Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize for his celebration of the richly diverse flora and fauna of Vancouver Island.
by michelle blackwell on March 2, 2020
Michael Layland wins the 2020 Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize for his book In Nature’s Realm: Early Naturalists Explore Vancouver Island.Posted in Press releases | Tagged with Basil Stuart-Stubbs, Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize, IKBLC, support
Walk station added to active workstation at Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
by michelle blackwell on February 28, 2020
The new treadmill desk is a pilot project created in collaboration with UBC Recreation.Posted in General | Tagged with services, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces
Open Education Week: March 2-6
by matt patton on February 24, 2020
RSVP for events and learn more about what Open Access, Open Education and Open Research means for researchers, students and faculty.Posted in General | Tagged with
Meet Kat McGrath, Renewals and Collections Librarian
by Katya Roxas on February 18, 2020
Before starting her career in librarianship, Kat pursued her dream to live self-sufficiently in the country. After working as a professional librarian for the past 30 years, Kat’s librarianship career led to her becoming UBC Library’s current Renewals and Collections Librarian.Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with profile, Work with us
UBC Library users now able to access the most authoritative resource on world languages
by michelle blackwell on February 10, 2020
The Ethnologue database contains datasets, analytics, maps, country profiles, language families, and language profiles of the world’s 7,111 known living languages.Posted in General | Tagged with collections, digital collections
Download UBC Library’s ‘Maps and Landscapes’ digital colouring book series
by Katya Roxas on February 3, 2020
Experience history at the tip of your pencil crayons and celebrate #ColorOurCollections week with UBC Library's 'Maps and Landscapes' themed digital colouring book series.Posted in General | Tagged with collections, Digital Initiatives, links, open collections, Rare Books and Special Collections
Visit an exhibit commemorating the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz
by michelle blackwell on January 20, 2020
The exhibit runs until February 28 on Level 2 of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.Posted in General | Tagged with collections, community engagement, exhibitions
UBC Library Vancouver branches closed due to winter weather conditions
by Becky Potvin on January 15, 2020
UBC Library Vancouver branches will be closed on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 due to winter weather conditions. The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre building will remain open, however, service points will be closed. Please refer to UBC.ca for additional updates.Posted in General | Tagged with closures, hours, IKBLC, weather conditions