Update on Music Library (Feb. 4)
by Jessica Woolman on February 4, 2013
During the fall of 2012, UBC Library and the School of Music explored the prospects of moving the Music Library collection and staff to the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. As a result of various discussions and meetings with Library and Music senior administrators and the Office of the Provost and Vice President Academic, it was […]Posted in General | Tagged with library changes, Music Art and Architecture Library
Tales of Love – Valentine’s Day cards for sale
by Jessica Woolman on February 4, 2013
UBC Library is offering Valentine’s Day card sets for sale – now available at $5 per set.Posted in General | Tagged with seasonal cards, Valentine's Day
Collections move update – Music Library
by Jessica Woolman on February 4, 2013
During the fall of 2012, UBC Library and the School of Music explored the prospects of moving the Music Library collection and staff to the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. As a result of various discussions and meetings with Library and Music senior administrators and the Office of the Provost and Vice President Academic, it […]Posted in General | Tagged with collections moves, library changes, Music Art and Architecture Library
UBC Library closed on Family Day, February 11
by Glenn Drexhage on February 1, 2013
Please note that all UBC Library branches on the Vancouver campus will be closed for the upcoming Family Day holiday on Monday, February 11. The Library at the Okanagan campus will remain open 9 a.m. to midnight. The open study areas of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre will be open for regular hours (6 a.m. […]
UBC Library update – CPSLD Newsletter
by Glenn Drexhage on January 31, 2013
University Librarian Ingrid Parent’s remarks about the challenges and opportunities facing UBC Library, and research libraries around the world, are highlighted in the Fall 2012 issue of the CPSLD Newsletter. Other news includes the Library’s jump in ARL standings; a collaborative agreement between UBC Library and the Peking University Library; a tribute to Basil Stuart-Stubbs, UBC’s former University […]Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with Basil Stuart-Stubbs, cIRcle, library changes, Media coverage, Peking University Library
Changes at UBC Library – stay connected
by Jessica Woolman on January 30, 2013
The Library Changes website features information and news on changes to collections, services and spaces. Stay connected and up-to-date.Posted in General | Tagged with IKBLC, renovations, reorganization, UBC
Video: Okanagan Library anniversary
by Glenn Drexhage on January 25, 2013
It was time for a celebration on UBC’s Okanagan campus recently, as staff hosted an open house marking the 20th anniversary of the Library building. That facility, along with Arts, Sciences and Administration, were opened in 1993 as part of Okanagan University College (the transition to UBC’s Okanagan campus occurred about seven years ago). Staff […]Posted in Events, General | Tagged with anniversary, UBC Okanagan
Koerner renovation update
by Jessica Woolman on January 24, 2013
Koerner Library is undergoing renovation and maintenance during the spring. There will be intermittent noises associated with these projects; as such, ear plugs are available at the level 3 multi-service desk. Koerner 6th floor renovation Renovation is currently underway. Signage is posted on levels 4 and 5 advising users that there may be intermittent construction noise. Koerner […]Posted in General | Tagged with construction, Koerner Library, renovations, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces
Update: Robson Reading Series
by Glenn Drexhage on January 24, 2013
UBC Bookstore and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre have made the difficult decision to conclude the Robson Reading Series at the end of March 2013. This step was taken in light of the 2012 closure of UBC Library’s Robson Square branch, and the coming closure of the UBC Bookstore at Robson Square. For more […]Posted in General | Tagged with robson reading series, Robson Square, UBC Bookstore
Collections moves update – January 24, 2013
by Jessica Woolman on January 24, 2013
Science and Engineering collection moves are on-going since staff and current journals moved to Woodward Library in December. Staff are now working on updating online records for the SciEng current journals. Math, Statistics & Computer Science current journals (QA call numbers) have remained at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. The online catalogue is up-to-date […]Posted in General | Tagged with IKBLC, library changes, Science and Engineering, Woodward Library