Dodson award advances staff careers and enhances learning
by Jessica Woolman on September 11, 2014
As a long time UBC Library employee, Suzanne Cates Dodson was keenly aware of the impact that Library staff have on the success of UBC students, researchers and faculty. Indeed, along with the Library’s collections and innovative spaces, staff are a vital resource for all Library users. Suzanne, who passed away in March, left a […]Posted in General | Tagged with awards, donors, research learning and scholarship, support, UBC Okanagan, UBC Okanagan Library
Arthur Erickson bio wins Basil Stuart-Stubbs Book Prize
by Jessica Woolman on September 11, 2014
David Stouck’s biography of celebrated Vancouver architect Arthur Erickson is the recipient of the second annual Basil Stuart- Stubbs Prize for Outstanding Scholarly Book on British Columbia. The book prize was established in memory of bibliophile and former UBC Library Head, Basil Stuart-Stubbs, who passed away in 2012. At the award reception held in […]Posted in General | Tagged with awards, Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize, support
100 Years in the Making
by Linda Ong on September 11, 2014
UBC Library will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2015, the same year that the University celebrates its centennial. Special programming for the campus community and Library users is being developed and implemented by a Library Centenary Working Group, chaired by Ingrid Parent, University Librarian. Ideas under consideration include a student digital shorts contest, a […]
Photo donation offers captivating glimpse into BC history
by Glenn Drexhage on September 11, 2014
In April, Ingrid Parent, University Librarian hosted a celebration of the Uno Langmann Family Collection of B.C. Photographs, a fascinating photographic history donated by a long-time Vancouver art collector. The collection, valued at $1.2 million and given by Uno and Dianne Langmann and Uno Langmann Limited to UBC Library, features more than 18,000 rare and […]Posted in General | Tagged with collections, support, Uno Langmann, Uno Langmann Family Collection of B.C. Photographs
Student volunteers needed for Library Student Advisory Committee
by Jessica Woolman on September 10, 2014
Have you ever wanted to submit your feedback about our services and spaces? Join the student advisory committee.
UBC IT Help Desk in Koerner Library
by Andrea Coutts on September 8, 2014
A new service from UBC IT is now available, providing in-person technology support to students, faculty, staff and researchers.Posted in General | Tagged with Koerner Library, support, technology
Campus orientation events amp up the fall season
by Andrea Coutts on August 25, 2014
UBC Library is pleased to welcome students, faculty and staff back to campus, and to share resources and services for the academic year.Posted in General | Tagged with orientations
New Copyright at UBC website
by Glenn Drexhage on August 18, 2014
Curious about copyright? Make sure to check out the new and improved Copyright at UBC website.Posted in General | Tagged with copyright, scholarly communications, UBC
Student profile: digitizing collections with Matthew Murray
by Andrea Coutts on August 14, 2014
Co-op positions at UBC Library provides opportunities for students to work on unique collections and gain hands-on experience.Posted in General | Tagged with profile, Work with us
An online glimpse into B.C.’s storied past
by Glenn Drexhage on August 12, 2014
Celebrate British Columbia with some newly digitized material courtesy of UBC Library.Posted in General | Tagged with Uno Langmann Family Collection of B.C. Photographs