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Introducing Dr. Dale Askey: A Q&A with UBC’s University Librarian
We sat down with Dr. Askey to learn more about his views on library leadership, lessons learned from previous roles, and what’s ahead for UBC Library.
Applications open for the 2026/27 Library Student Advisory Committee
UBC Library invites all current undergraduate and graduate students on UBC Vancouver campus to join the Library Student Advisory Committee.
Orange Shirt Day | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Find out about events happening on UBC Vancouver campus and library resources to learn more about the history of this day and its continued impact.
Applications open for UBC Library’s EDI Scholars-in-Residence Program 2027
Applications are now open to join the 2027 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Scholars-in-Residence Program, an initiative by UBC Library and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.
Join us for the 15th annual UBC Library United Way Spelling Bee
We’re getting ready to kick off the 15th annual UBC Library United Way Spelling Bee on Thursday, October 15. UBC faculty, staff and students are invited to create a team of four to 10 people and compete for the win in this annual cross-campus event to raise awareness for the United Way. Date: Thursday, October […]
New kits at Woodward Library help UBC students get hands-on with climate science
Did you know that you can borrow bird watching binoculars, a darning mushroom, or air quality monitor from UBC Library?
UBC Library Crawl 2026
New students are invited to join the UBC Library Crawl throughout the month of September and visit library locations across the UBC Vancouver campus. Pick up a map at the UBC Library Imagine Day booth on September 8 or from any library circulation desk until supplies run out. As you visit each branch, collect stamps […]
UBC Library announces upcoming migration to new integrated library management and discovery platforms
Upgraded cloud-based library platforms will modernize core systems, improve search and discovery, and support teaching, learning and research across UBC.
UBC Library launches matching fund to enhance teaching, learning and engagement at the Chung | Lind Gallery
UBC Library is launching a $200,000 campaign to raise funds in support of ongoing programming at the Chung| Lind Gallery. Donations up to $120,000 will be matched by a generous pledge from the Jack and Sylvia Gin Foundation.
Koerner Library begins renovation on north side of Level 2
Koerner Library will be undergoing renovations on the north side of Level 2 to prepare a dedicated space for Education Collection materials.