Upgrades to Irving K. Barber Learning Centre complete
by michelle blackwell on June 26, 2017
The upgrades, which began in February 2017, include new flooring, additional study spaces, improved lighting, upgraded furniture and additional electrical outlets with USB chargers.Posted in General | Tagged with IKBLC, renovations, spaces, spaces and services, student engagement, student spaces
Sharing knowledge: How UBC’s Xwi7xwa Library is helping community Aboriginal libraries better serve their communities
by Jessica Woolman on June 23, 2017
UBC’s Xwi7xwa Library has collaborated with a library in Abbotsford to make their own unique cataloging system for Aboriginal materials.Posted in General | Tagged with community engagement, Indigenous, partnerships, Xwi7xwa Library
UBC Instructor Mandy Len Catron shares the writing and research process behind her new memoir
by michelle blackwell on June 22, 2017
Catron shares how she utilized UBC Library and its collections for her new memoir How to Fall in Love with Anyone.Posted in General | Tagged with authors, collections, creative writing, faculty, IKBLC, research learning and scholarship
From LA to Vancouver: Susan Parker Appointed University Librarian at University of British Columbia
by Jessica Woolman on June 19, 2017
The appointment of Susan Parker as the new University Librarian was recently covered by Library Journal's InfoDocket.Posted in General | Tagged with links, Media coverage, University Librarian
UBC hires new university librarian
by michelle blackwell on June 19, 2017
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with links, Media coverage, University Librarian
Susan E. Parker Appointed as UBC’s University Librarian
by Jessica Woolman on June 16, 2017
The appointment of Susan Parker as the new University Librarian was recently covered by the Canadian Association of Research Libraries News.Posted in General | Tagged with links, Media coverage, University Librarian
Susan E. Parker Named University Librarian at University of British Columbia
by Jessica Woolman on June 15, 2017
The appointment of Susan Parker as the new University Librarian was recently covered by the Association of Research Libraries News.Posted in General | Tagged with links, Media coverage, University Librarian, Work with us
Susan E. Parker appointed as UBC’s University Librarian
by Jessica Woolman on June 15, 2017
UBC Library is please to announce the appointment of Ms. Susan E. Parker as University Librarian effective September 1.Posted in General | Tagged with support, UBC, University Librarian
Aboriginal UnHistory Month exhibit at UBC Library
by Jessica Woolman on June 8, 2017
The exhibit looks at the topic of Canada's 150 in relation to Indigenous peoples, and is open until August 30.Posted in Events | Tagged with community engagement, digitization, exhibits, IKBLC, Indigenous
Dean Giustini wins the Margaret Ridley Charlton Award for Outstanding Achievement
by michelle blackwell on June 7, 2017
The award recognizes a librarian who has made a significant contribution to the field of health sciences librarianship in Canada.Posted in General | Tagged with awards, librarians