Rare Sikh Sangat photo in Macau at UBC Library
by Jessica Woolman on December 19, 2014
Last year, UBC Library acquired a rare historic photograph of the Sikh Sangat in Macau, taken in 1927. The photo was donated to the Library by Barj Dhahan, co-founder of the Canadian Indian Education Society and is symbolic of the holy assembly (“sangat”) gathered to worship God on account of the belief that the Guru […]Posted in General | Tagged with collections, digitization
Arkley Croquet Collection celebration
by Jessica Woolman on December 19, 2014
In early September, UBC Library staff and guests gathered to celebrate the unique Tremaine Arkley Croquet Collection, donated by Tremaine Arkley, a former player for the U.S. National Croquet Team. The collection includes fascinating illustrations, engravings, photographs, cartoons and paintings, dating from the 1850s to the 1950s. University Librarian Ingrid Parent welcomed Mr. Arkley and […]Posted in General | Tagged with collections, croquet, digitization, support
Woodward Library marks its 50th anniversary
by Jessica Woolman on December 19, 2014
Friends, UBC Alumni, donors and students participated in week-long celebrations in recognition of Woodward Library’s 50th anniversary in November. Woodward Library officially opened on November 12, 1964 with the help of a generous gift from the Mr. and Mrs. P.A. Woodward Foundation. In recognition of Woodward Library’s past and future, a number of open […]Posted in General | Tagged with anniversary, Woodward Library
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