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.
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.Posted in Events | Tagged with IKBLC, spelling bee, United Way
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.Posted in General | Tagged with collections
Level 4 and part of level 5 of Koerner Library closed for construction until early 2019
by michelle blackwell on September 17, 2018
This renovation will result in an expanded Research Commons, providing technology rich, inviting spaces integrated with services from across the library and the campus conducive to graduate scholarship and advanced research.Posted in General | Tagged with closures, construction, Koerner Library, Research Commons
Science Literacy Week 2018
by Anna Moorhouse on August 30, 2018
Science Literacy Week (September 17-23, 2018) is an annual celebration of Canadian science, where libraries, universities, museums and other institutions across the country hold events to show the diversity and amazing research happening here.Posted in Events | Tagged with Science Literacy Week, Woodward Library
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 10th Anniversary Exhibitions
by Anna Moorhouse on August 22, 2018
Ten years ago, the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) celebrated its grand opening on UBC’s Vancouver campus. In celebration of this 10-year milestone, UBC Library is installing two temporary exhibitions.Posted in Events | Tagged with anniversary, exhibitions, exhibits, IKBLC, Irving K. Barber, Rare Books and Special Collections, support, University Archives
Meet Jeremy Buhler, Assessment Librarian at UBC Library
by Anna Moorhouse on August 9, 2018
Unlike many librarians, Jeremy Buhler isn’t on a service desk and doesn’t have direct contact with students in his day-to-day, but his work trickles down to affect students all across campus.Posted in General | Tagged with librarians, profile
UBC Library 2017/18 Senate Report
by Anna Moorhouse on August 8, 2018
UBC Library’s annual Senate Report (2017/18) is now available. Read our highlights from the past fiscal year which include growing our collections, improving student spaces, connecting research to the community and engaging with our community partners.Posted in General, Publications, Senate Reports | Tagged with collections, community engagement, graduate students, links, research learning and scholarship, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces, support
2018 employee Recognition Award winners announced
by Anna Moorhouse on June 20, 2018
UBC Library is pleased to announce that Eleanore Wellwood, Wendy Traas and Anne Lama are the 2018 recipients of UBC Library Recognition Awards.
Music, Art and Architecture Library project puts Canadiana on display
by Library Communications on May 30, 2018
UBC Library's Canadian Art Exhibition Catalogue collection has a new home in the Ridington Room.Posted in General | Tagged with art, ASRS, exhibitions, IKBLC, Music Art and Architecture Library, support