Intercultural fluency staff training is key to positive user experiences
by Clare Yow on August 20, 2015
In this digital age, one of UBC Library’s priorities is continual support to staff who serve a growing international base of new faculty and students. Library staff have benefited from career development in the areas of public service training and leadership programs, and have access to annual professional development awards programs. Helping staff […]Posted in General | Tagged with Work with us
University Librarian receives honorary fellow award
by Jessica Woolman on August 20, 2015
UBC's Ingrid Parent has received an award from the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, recognizing her global engagement.Posted in General | Tagged with awards, IFLA, libraries, University Librarian
Indigenous collections talk
by Jessica Woolman on August 11, 2015
Māori librarian Anahera Moheru presented an insightful look at indigenous peoples and library collections.Posted in Events, General, lib100 | Tagged with anniversary, collections, Indigenous, lib100
Education Library celebration
by Jessica Woolman on July 22, 2015
The Education Library held a small centennial and renovation celebration last week.Posted in General | Tagged with anniversary, collections, Education Library, renovations, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces
Housing the knowledge of indigenous people
by Jessica Woolman on July 15, 2015
Anahera Moheru's talk will highlight how information professionals can build respectful collections.Posted in Events, General, lib100 | Tagged with collections, community engagement, IKBLC, Indigenous, lib100
Rediscovered papyri shed light on ancient Egypt
by Jessica Woolman on July 7, 2015
Papyri scraps from 1,800 years ago were recently rediscovered in UBC Library's Rare Books and Special Collections.Posted in General, Press releases | Tagged with collections, Media coverage, Rare Books and Special Collections
2015 Recipients of Library Staff Awards announced
by Clare Yow on July 6, 2015
UBC Library recognizes the exceptional contributions of three outstanding staff.Posted in General | Tagged with awards, recognition, Work with us
Aboriginal history comes alive
by Jessica Woolman on June 19, 2015
A new exhibit at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre explores the Aboriginal history of Vancouver.Posted in Events, General | Tagged with community engagement, exhibitions, IKBLC, Indigenous
Announcing Indigitization’s AADP 2015 recipients
by Clare Yow on June 17, 2015
The Aboriginal Audio Digitization & Preservation Program helps these communities safeguard valuable information.Posted in General | Tagged with digitization, IKBLC, Indigenous, Indigitization
Open Badges UBC – call for pilot projects
by Clare Yow on June 17, 2015
Apply to test badge-based learning in your upcoming course or project.Posted in General | Tagged with research learning and scholarship