Digitization shares UBC Library’s treasures with the world
by Jessica Woolman on December 19, 2014
UBC Library’s investment in digitization is a key part in redefining the vision and mandate of the organization and has triggered new opportunities to support teaching, learning and research at UBC and beyond. Many of the digitization projects currently underway in the Library’s Digitization Unit are of special importance to British Columbian history. For example, […]Posted in General | Tagged with BC Historical Newspapers Program, community engagement, digitization
Parent Campaign builds resources for student success
by Jessica Woolman on December 19, 2014
Each year, UBC Library holds a Parent Campaign that helps provide resources for students. The campaign reaches out to parents of new students, offering them the opportunity to directly impact the well-being of students. On October 23, the Library held its annual Parent Reception, a special thank you for donors to the campaign. The reception […]Posted in General | Tagged with spaces, spaces and services, student spaces
Interactivity at the Barber Centre
by Jessica Woolman on December 16, 2014
A new project at IKBLC combines QR codes and digital collections.Posted in General | Tagged with collections, digital collections, IKBLC
Book design exhibition
by Jessica Woolman on December 12, 2014
A new exhibition at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre celebrates the finest book designs in Canada.Posted in Events, General | Tagged with exhibitions, IKBLC
Seasonal message from the University Librarian
by Ingrid Parent on December 11, 2014
UBC Library has had another milestone year marked by a number of achievements that directly support the teaching, learning and research activities of faculty and students. It is always a rewarding opportunity to reflect back on how we have made a contribution to the University and this year was no exception. We were pleased to […]Posted in General | Tagged with seasons greetings, University Librarian
Digitization program offers funding for BC history projects
by Jessica Woolman on December 4, 2014
The B.C. History Digitization Program (BCHDP) is now accepting submissions for funding.Posted in General | Tagged with BCHDP, digitization
Three BC universities provide provincial-wide access to research materials
by Jessica Woolman on December 1, 2014
BC residents now have free perpetual access to Gale Digital Archive Collections, a database of nearly 200 million pages of digital historical content.Posted in General | Tagged with collections, electronic resources, research learning and scholarship, SFU Library
Russian resources trial extended
by Jessica Woolman on November 24, 2014
Two Russian trial resources are being extended into February 2015 due to positive reception from students, faculty and staff.Posted in General | Tagged with collections, electronic resources
Annual music book sale
by Jessica Woolman on November 20, 2014
Tuesday, November 25 marks the Library's annual music book sale.
Romeo + Juliet Cinema Salon
by Jessica Woolman on November 19, 2014
Join us November 27 at noon for a screening of Baz Luhrmann's 'Romeo + Juliet.'Posted in Events, General | Tagged with film, Videomatica