Library service update regarding daily overdue fines
by Library Communications on September 14, 2020
A new fines policy shift will help UBC Library users make the most of the library’s extensive physical collections without the added worry of incurring fees on items that aren’t in immediate demand.Posted in General | Tagged with spaces and services
Need help? Ask Away
by Anna Moorhouse on September 8, 2020
Need help with library resources? Don’t know where to start with your paper or thesis? Chat online with a librarian and ask for help on any topic using the Library’s AskAway chat service.Posted in General | Tagged with accessibility, research learning and scholarship
UBC Open Access Fund
by Anna Moorhouse on September 3, 2020
The UBC Open Access Fund for Humanities and Social Sciences Research assists UBC faculty members who wish to publish in Open Access books and journals and who are required to pay associated fees, sometimes known as article processing charges (APCs).Posted in General | Tagged with
Book study space in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre beginning September 8
by michelle blackwell on September 2, 2020
The space will be available Monday-Saturday, include access to desktop computers, printing and scanning and be organized to ensure safe physical distancing at all times.Posted in General | Tagged with spaces and services
Digital Toolkit Workshop Series
by Anna Moorhouse on August 31, 2020
Connect with the digital humanities community at #UBC and learn how to use tools like Omeka, Github and Scalar in this new workshop series, starting Sep. 8.Posted in Events | Tagged with
UBC Library 2019/20 Senate Report
by Anna Moorhouse on August 17, 2020
UBC Library’s annual Senate Report (2019/20) is now available. Read our highlights from the past fiscal year which include advancing research, learning and scholarship, engaging with communities, creating and delivering responsive collections, inspiring with innovative spaces and services, and stewarding the organization.Posted in General, Publications, Senate Reports | Tagged with collections, community engagement, research learning and scholarship, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces, support
GIScience Workshop Series
by Anna Moorhouse on July 28, 2020
GIScience is a new UBC Library Research Commons workshop series (July 30 to August 14) for graduate students who want to develop their digital scholarship skills.Posted in Events | Tagged with Research Commons, spaces and services, workshops
Indigitization launches new website
by Anna Moorhouse on July 27, 2020
Indigitization recently announced the launch of its new redesigned website, along with a new style guide, which was developed for this web project. The site facilitates digital storytelling to showcase the work of the Indigitization team and its community partners.Posted in General | Tagged with Indigitization
UBC Library joins the HathiTrust Emergency Temporary Access Service
by Anna Moorhouse on July 23, 2020
As part of our efforts to make our collections more easily accessible during this time, UBC Library is excited to announce our participation in the HathiTrust Emergency Temporary Access Service (ETAS).Posted in General | Tagged with spaces and services