UBC Library Golden Scrapbook Published in Celebration of Centennial Year
by Jasmine Devonshire on September 26, 2016
In recognition of UBC’s Centennial year, UBC Library and emeritus Tom Shorthouse are excited to announce the release of Golden Scrapbook: The Centennial Update 1965-2015. This extensive publication maps 50 years at UBC Library, highlighting personal accounts from University Librarians, milestones in the library’s history, and anecdotes from library employees past and present. Complimented by colour […]Posted in General | Tagged with anniversary, community engagement
CBC North by Northwest
by Clare Yow on September 20, 2016
The September 18, 2016 episode features a visit to Rare Books and Special Collections to see the extraordinary Kelmscott Chaucer. Segment runs from 32:42-47:20.Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with art, collections, donation, donors, links, Media coverage, Rare Books and Special Collections
UBC acquires rare hand-printed Victorian Chaucer volume
by Clare Yow on September 15, 2016
CBC News explores how the Kelmscott Chaucer gives unique insight into both old and new printing technologies.Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with art, collections, donation, donors, Kelmscott Chaucer, links, Media coverage, Rare Books and Special Collections
New digital acquisition: CITR audiotapes spanning 70 years
by Jasmine Devonshire on September 15, 2016
These audio recordings are a cultural record of student life and voices from the UBC community spanning 70 years.Posted in General | Tagged with community engagement, digital collections, digitization, Discorder, UBC
UBC library buys rare Chaucer works for $200K
by Clare Yow on September 15, 2016
CTV's evening news covered the Library's purchase of this rare book on August 25, 2016.Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with accessibility, art, collections, community engagement, donation, links, Media coverage, open access, Rare Books and Special Collections, support
Back to school in Vancouver: the University of British Columbia’s best attractions
by Clare Yow on September 15, 2016
UBC Library's Chung Collection is cited by Lonely Planet as one of the top attractions to visit in Vancouver.Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with art, Chung Collection, collections, donation, donors, exhibitions, exhibits, links, Media coverage, Rare Books and Special Collections
17 great places to study at UBC
by Clare Yow on September 15, 2016
The Daily Hive highlights a number of Library spaces as ideal study spots at the University.Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with Asian Library, Chapman Learning Commons, David Lam Library, Education Library, Koerner Library, Law Library, links, Media coverage, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces, Woodward Library, Xwi7xwa Library
Celebrate Science Literacy Week 2016
by Clare Yow on September 9, 2016
Visit Woodward Library from September 19-25 for a series of activities during this nationally celebrated event.Posted in Events, General | Tagged with accessibility, community engagement, open access, science, Science Literacy Week, Woodward Library
Meet Roxanne Kalenborn, Student Employee
by Clare Yow on September 1, 2016
Learn about the work experiences of one Master of Library and Information Studies graduate student working at UBC Library.Posted in General | Tagged with profile, Work with us
Q&A with novelist and UBC alumna Shannon Selin
by michelle blackwell on August 30, 2016
We spoke with Shannon about the extensive research she does for her books and how UBC Library and Collections have played a crucial role.Posted in General | Tagged with accessibility, alumni, authors, collections, community engagement, digitization, Koerner Library, open access, profile, Rare Books and Special Collections, research learning and scholarship