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BC Integrated Research Library public consultation

by Andrea Coutts on February 25, 2013

The BC Integrated Research Library project team will be holding a public consultation to provide an update on the project.

Posted in General | Tagged with research learning and scholarship

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre relaunch

by Jessica Woolman on February 22, 2013

Construction on the third floor of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre is complete.

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Open Scholar Award – call for submissions

by Jessica Woolman on February 19, 2013

The Open Scholar Award is open to UBC Vancouver graduate students. Submissions close March 31.

Posted in Events, General | Tagged with awards, cIRcle, graduate students, research learning and scholarship, scholarly communications

Library launches LibQUAL survey

by Andrea Coutts on February 13, 2013

UBC Library is participating in an internationally recognized survey of library service quality.

Posted in General | Tagged with assessment, feedback, library survey, survey

Halleran Collection programs ready for viewing

by Glenn Drexhage on February 12, 2013

A fascinating collection of programs that focuses on a range of environmental issues can now be viewed by users around the world. UBC Library recently digitized the Westland series television programs that form part of Halleran Collection, one of the largest private family film collections in Canada. It is is being housed and preserved by the Library […]

Posted in Press releases | Tagged with Columbia Basin Trust, digital collections, donation, film, Halleran Collection

Graduate Research in a Day: Feb. 19

by Glenn Drexhage on February 12, 2013

Kick off Reading Week with Graduate Research In A Day - a series of workshops designed to help with all stages of the graduate student research process.

Posted in Events | Tagged with graduate students, Koerner Library, research learning and scholarship

Great Reads for UBC Library users

by Glenn Drexhage on February 8, 2013

UBC Library’s Great Reads Collection is highlighted in the Ubyssey, UBC’s student newspaper. “We’re trying to leverage ourselves in terms of technology, to be more out there and be able to perceive students’ needs,” says Jo Anne Newyear Ramirez, Associate University Librarian, Collections Management. “So we’re trying to serve both: the physical presence and the […]

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Robson Reading Series coverage

by Glenn Drexhage on February 6, 2013

The conclusion of the Robson Reading Series is featured in the Globe and Mail and Quill and Quire. For more information, please see the announcement about the reading series. Readings remain scheduled until the end of March – please visit the Robson Reading Series for more information.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with Media coverage, robson reading series, UBC Bookstore

Happy Lunar New Year

by Jessica Woolman on February 4, 2013

Celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year with UBC Library!

Posted in General | Tagged with Chung Collection, digital collections, IKBLC

Celebrating the Chung Collection