UBC Library’s B.C Historical Newspaper archive plays critical role in helping to preserve heritage buildings in Vancouver.
by michelle blackwell on September 7, 2017
The Library's digital newspaper archive is key in Heritage Vancouver's built heritage research.Posted in General | Tagged with BC Digital Newspapers Archive, BC History, digital archives, Digital Initiatives, Heritage Vancouver, newspapers, open collections, Vancouver
B.C. Historical Newspapers Archive
by michelle blackwell on September 6, 2017
Posted in General | Tagged with BC Digital Newspapers Archive, BC Historical Newspapers Program, BC History, links
Welcome Susan Parker, UBC’s new University Librarian
by Jessica Woolman on September 1, 2017
Susan Parker has begun her role as UBC's 15th University Librarian.Posted in General | Tagged with faculty, links, University Librarian
Science Literacy Week 2017
by michelle blackwell on September 1, 2017
Join us September 18-24 for a series of activities across both UBC campuses during this nationally celebrated event.Posted in General | Tagged with science, Science Literacy Week, Woodward Library
Weekly drop-in tours of the Chung Collection
by Jessica Woolman on August 23, 2017
Rare Books and Special Collections is now offering weekly tours of the Chung Collection exhibition every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.Posted in Events | Tagged with Chung Collection, exhibitions, links, Rare Books and Special Collections, support, tours
Woodward Library renovations complete
by Library Communications on August 16, 2017
Woodward Library recently renovated its front entrance creating new study spaces for students.Posted in General | Tagged with construction, renovations, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces, Woodward Library
UBC student wins Library’s Croquet Collection Prize
by Library Communications on August 10, 2017
UBC fourth-year student Mariah Dear is the second winner of UBC Library's annual Croquet Collection Prize.Posted in General | Tagged with creative writing, croquet, digital collections, profile, Rare Books and Special Collections, support
UBC Library’s Susannah Weynton Journal
by michelle blackwell on August 8, 2017
UBC Library’s Susannah Weynton JournalPosted in Uncategorized | Tagged with BC History, links, Media coverage, Rare Books and Special Collections, Susannah Weynton
‘It is a different perspective’: UBC acquires rare travel diary of B.C. in 19th century
by michelle blackwell on August 8, 2017
'It is a different perspective': UBC acquires rare travel diary of B.C. in 19th centuryPosted in Uncategorized | Tagged with BC History, links, Media coverage, Rare Books and Special Collections, Susannah Weynton
University acquires first known account of B.C. by an English woman
by michelle blackwell on August 8, 2017
University acquires first known account of B.C. by an English womanPosted in Uncategorized | Tagged with BC History, links, Media coverage, Rare Books and Special Collections, Susannah Weynton