Library book drop at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC)
by Jessica Woolman on January 24, 2013
Due to the renovation project at the Learning Centre, the outdoor book drop at the East Mall entrance will be open 24 hours a day beginning Monday, January 28. As of January 2, 2013, level two access to UBC Library in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre – which includes bookstacks and Library services in […]Posted in General | Tagged with IKBLC, renovations
UNESCO Declaration focuses on digital assets
by Glenn Drexhage on January 23, 2013
The protection of digital assets is the focus of the UNESCO / UBC Vancouver Declaration on Digitization and Preservation, released by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). The statement emerged from an international conference, held in Vancouver in September 2012 and organized by UNESCO in co-operation with UBC, that focused on the preservation […]Posted in General | Tagged with collections, Digital Initiatives, digitization, preservation, UNESCO
Library branches closed due to weather advisory
by Jessica Woolman on December 19, 2012
Library branches closed due to weather advisoryPosted in General | Tagged with closures, weather conditions
Never Left Art School: A Douglas Coupland profile
by Glenn Drexhage on December 12, 2012
A profile of Douglas Coupland, the prolific writer and artist, appears in Montecristo magazine. In 2010, Coupland donated his extensive archives to UBC Library, and accruals have been added since then. Today, the University of British Columbia Library has accumulated over 200 boxes of Coupland’s personal effects: notepads, early drafts and manuscripts, prototypes and moquettes of […]Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with donation, Douglas Coupland, Media coverage, Rare Books and Special Collections
The vintage appeal: a Chung Collection close-up
by Jessica Woolman on December 6, 2012
A profile of Dr. Wallace Chung and UBC Library's Chung Collection are featured in the latest issue of Trek magazine.Posted in General | Tagged with Chung Collection, Media coverage, Rare Books and Special Collections, Trek
The changing library
by Jessica Woolman on December 6, 2012
UBC Library and Ingrid Parent, University Librarian are featured in the recent Fall issue of Trek magazine that explores the changing nature of libraries.Posted in General | Tagged with libraries, Media coverage, Trek
12 Days of Reading
by Jessica Woolman on December 3, 2012
Get ready for the holidays with 12 Days of Reading from UBC Library.Posted in Events | Tagged with book review, Great Reads, leisure reading, reading
Seasonal cards for sale
by Jessica Woolman on December 3, 2012
UBC Library is offering seasonal card sets for sale – now available at $5 per set.Posted in Events, General | Tagged with seasonal cards
Frequently asked questions for students
by Jessica Woolman on November 20, 2012
Research libraries across North America are evolving to suit user needs and services, and UBC Library is no exception. As part of its strategic plan and budgetary forecast, UBC Library has announced a number collection and service consolidations at various campus branches and sites. While this process began in May 2012 and will take three […]Posted in General | Tagged with library changes, renovations
Frequently Asked Questions about Library Changes
by Jessica Woolman on November 16, 2012
Faculty, students and staff have asked a number of questions related to UBC Library’s decision to consolidate its services and collections. Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions are provided below; we will continue to add to these as updates become available. Student-specific FAQ FAQs about St. Paul’s Hospital Library and BC Children’s […]Posted in General | Tagged with hospital libraries, library changes, renovations, Robson Square, spaces, spaces and services