UBC Library at the Word Vancouver Reading & Writing Festival 2023
by reiza gabriel on September 6, 2023
This year's festival features programming by Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC) and the Asian Library on September 16.Posted in Events | Tagged with Asian Library, community events, Rare Books and Special Collections, RBSC, Vancouver Word Festival
IKBLC Level 2 Learning Concourse upgraded with new workstations
by reiza gabriel on August 29, 2023
The renovated space features new and increased seating, larger tables and plenty of power outlets for individual and group study.Posted in General | Tagged with IKBLC, Irving K Barber Learning Centre, renovation, spaces
Participate in the UBC Library Crawl
by reiza gabriel on August 25, 2023
From September 5 to 8, get to know your library by visiting all 8 locations for a chance to win a prize.Posted in Events | Tagged with Chapman Learning Commons, CLC, Library Crawl, Orientation, orientations, UBC Library Crawl
A statement announcing the passing of Phil Lind
by Library Communications on August 23, 2023
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Philip B. Lind, a Canadian telecommunications icon and donor of the Phil Lind Klondike Gold Rush Collection.Posted in General, University Librarian Message | Tagged with Phil Lind, Phil Lind Klondike Gold Rush Collection, University Librarian
Humanities & Social Sciences Librarian (Digital Scholarship), Koerner Library | Vancouver Campus | Full-time, Confirmed-track Librarian
by matt patton on August 17, 2023
Humanities & Social Sciences Librarian (Digital Scholarship) Koerner Library | Vancouver Campus Full-time, Confirmed-track Librarian Anticipated start date: January 2024 UBC LIBRARY As one of the world’s leading universities, the University of British Columbia creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve […]Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with Careers, Work with us
Carpet replacement in IKBLC Level 2 planned for August 17 to September 1
by reiza gabriel on August 17, 2023
The south wing of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) second floor will undergo carpet replacement from August 17 to September 1, 2023.Posted in General | Tagged with closures, IKBLC, Irving K Barber Learning Centre, Irving K. Barber, renovations, service update
UBC Library 2022/23 Senate Report
by matt patton on August 15, 2023
UBC Library's annual Senate Report (2022/23) 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, senate report, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces, support
Meditation Space Available for Exam Period
by reiza gabriel on August 8, 2023
From August 15 to 19, Room 191 in IKBLC is available for meditation, prayer and quiet contemplation.Posted in General | Tagged with Chapman Learning Commons, CLC, meditation, meditation space
Meet Mari Noble, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research
by matt patton on July 26, 2023
Mari Noble, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research, shares details about her winning project submission "Ambition + Imagination: Royal Gardens of Fierce Warriors".Posted in General | Tagged with prize, research, scholarship, UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research, undergraduate
University Archives receives Peter Oberlander archives
by Anna Moorhouse on July 26, 2023
UBC Archives has received the collected archives of Heinz Peter Oberlander (1922-2008), prominent architect and Canada’s first professor of urban and regional planning.Posted in General | Tagged with archives, University Archives