Rare photo from Library collection leads to personal journey
by Linda Ong on January 10, 2014
A 1926 photograph from the Library’s Chung Collection triggered a personal journey for Bryan Chong and his family. Unbeknownst to Chong, his uncle—Wong Siu Boon—was a goalie for a soccer team that went on to defeat the UBC varsity team in 1933. It struck Chong that he knew very little about his uncle and […]Posted in General | Tagged with Chung Collection, digitization, support
Discovering BC history through digitizing community newspapers
by Linda Ong on January 10, 2014
Digitization of historical newspapers at the Library has led to unexpected surprises and research discoveries for curious library users. The BC Historical Newspapers portal, online since 2011, allows users to browse through newspapers from various BC communities including Agassiz, Kaslo, Nelson, Fernie, and Nanaimo. Web users can discover a trove of historical information dating […]Posted in General | Tagged with digital archives, Digital Initiatives, digitization, support
Digitizing Aboriginal knowledge
by Glenn Drexhage on January 7, 2014
Proposals are invited for the next round of the Aboriginal Audio Digitization and Preservation Program.Posted in General | Tagged with Aboriginal Audio Digitization and Preservation Program, First Nations Technology Council, Indigitization, Museum of Anthropology
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 General | 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