Evidence-based strategies for eBook purchasing continues for 2016 and 2017
by Clare Yow on November 22, 2016
UBC Library is pleased to announce that we are continuing with four large multidisciplinary evidence-based or usage-based ebook programs. The publishers listed below have opened up access to ebook content for a specified period of time and will allow us to make selection decisions during and at the end of the agreement based on usage […]Posted in General | Tagged with collections, ebooks
New eBook collections
by Clare Yow on November 22, 2016
This fall, UBC Library is pleased to announce the purchase of three large multidisciplinary ebook packages. These collections were selected based on the quality of content and demonstrated usage by the UBC community in previous years. Whenever possible the Library purchases ebooks that allow for unlimited simultaneous online users, and that have no (or minimal) […]Posted in General | Tagged with collections, ebooks
Annual Music Sale Hosted by Music, Art and Architecture Library
by Jasmine Devonshire on November 15, 2016
UBC Library is pleased to announce the annual Music Sale, hosted by the Music, Art and Architecture Library at IKBLC.Posted in Events | Tagged with community engagement, IKBLC, students
Five cohorts of Indigitization project participants unite for inaugural Indigitization Futures Forum at UBC
by Clare Yow on November 8, 2016
The Indigitization project brought past program participants together in June 2016 to discuss digitization practices and Indigenous knowledge in communities. The article appears in Issue 4 of BCLA Perspectives.Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with community engagement, digitization, Indigenous, Indigitization, links, Media coverage
BC History Digitization Program accepting submissions for funding until December 19, 2016.
by michelle blackwell on November 7, 2016
The B.C. History Digitization Program (BCHDP) is now accepting submissions for funding.Posted in General | Tagged with BC History, BCHDP, community engagement, digitization
Free UBC Library service makes research outputs more visible online
by michelle blackwell on November 7, 2016
UBC Library's Digital object identifier (DOI) assignment service makes research more discoverable and helps track scholarly impact.Posted in General | Tagged with research learning and scholarship, scholarly communications, services
Bronwen Sprout Winner of 2016 COPPUL Outstanding Contribution Award
by Clare Yow on October 27, 2016
The Council of Prairie and Pacific University Libraries (COPPUL) is pleased to recognize Bronwen Sprout of the University of British Columbia Library with its 2016 Outstanding Contribution Award.Posted in General | Tagged with Archivematica, awards, digitization, links, Media coverage
UBC Library Contributes Search Interface to Federated Research Data Repository
by Clare Yow on October 27, 2016
Learn about how Portage and Compute Canada have partnered with UBC Library in adopting our UBC Open Collections user interface.Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with accessibility, community engagement, digital collections, Digital Initiatives, digital libraries, links, Media coverage, open access, open collections, research learning and scholarship, scholarly communications
New Initiatives: Partnering with UBC’s Digital Tattoo Project
by Clare Yow on October 26, 2016
The Fall 2016 issue of the University of Toronto's Faculty of Information magazine for alumni, Informed, looks at UBC's Digital Tattoo Project.Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with Digital Initiatives, Digital Tattoo, links, Media coverage
Food for Fines 2016 runs until November 7, 2016
by michelle blackwell on October 26, 2016
Reduce your UBC Library fines by donating non-perishable food items – $2 in fines paid for each food item donated (up to a maximum of $30). Donated cans are accepted at branch circulation desks from October 24th to November 7th, 2016.Posted in General | Tagged with Food for Fines