UBC Library update – CPSLD Newsletter, Fall 2013
by Glenn Drexhage on December 19, 2013
The conclusion of University Librarian Ingrid Parent’s presidency of IFLA and an update on the LibQUAL survey are highlighted in the Fall 2013 issue of the CPSLD Newsletter. Other news covers the digitization of Canada’s oldest feminist periodical, the acquisition of the oldest book in UBC Library’s collections and more. The Library’s submission begins on […]Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with Media coverage
Season’s Greetings from UBC Library
by Ingrid Parent on December 12, 2013
University Librarian Ingrid Parent reflects on the highlights of 2013 at UBC Library.Posted in General | Tagged with awards, IFLA, Indigitization, LOOC, medieval manuscript, seasons greetings
Staff profile: Conserving collections with Anne Lama
by Andrea Coutts on December 11, 2013
UBC Library's physical collections are maintained for years to come, thanks to the conservation work performed by Library staff.Posted in General | Tagged with profile, Work with us
Librarian profile: Going green with Rudi Traichel
by Andrea Coutts on December 11, 2013
Librarians at UBC Library work to develop local and international partnerships that support innovation and promote sustainability.Posted in General | Tagged with librarians, profile, UBC Okanagan, Work with us
Student Profile: Advocating for open access with Tracey Vantyghem
by Andrea Coutts on December 11, 2013
UBC Library student employees are frequently leaders in their areas of study, bringing fresh perspectives on emerging technologies and scholarship practices to the workplace.Posted in General | Tagged with profile, Work with us
Seasonal hours at the Library
by Jessica Woolman on December 10, 2013
The Libraries will be closing at 3 p.m. on December 24; most branches will reopen on January 2, 2014.Posted in General | Tagged with hours, UBC Okanagan
IKBLC construction noise alert (Dec. 10)
by Jessica Woolman on December 10, 2013
This is a notice that a construction crew will begin drilling through the concrete floor on Level 3 (Qualicum Room) of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre on the morning of Thursday, December 20. This work will continue on and off during daytime open hours until December 31. At times this will be noisy and disruptive. […]Posted in General | Tagged with construction, IKBLC, renovations, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces
12 days of fun with UBC Library
by Jessica Woolman on December 2, 2013
Each day we will post a recommended video, book, album or other resource for you to enjoy in this year's 12 Days of Fun.Posted in General | Tagged with book review, books
An opportunity for graduate work to stand out
by Glenn Drexhage on November 29, 2013
Congratulations to the latest winners of the GSS cIRcle Open Scholar Award.Posted in General | Tagged with cIRcle, Graduate Student Society, Open Scholar Award
Stress Less for Exam Success
by Jessica Woolman on November 25, 2013
Take some time this week to relax as part of your studying strategy.