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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.
UBC Library welcomes the 2026 Writer-in-Residence
UBC Library and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) are excited to introduce the 2026 UBC Library Writer-in-Residence.
Meet Oluwadabira Omotoso, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research
Oluwadabira Omotoso, 5th year Faculty of Science (UBC Okanagan) student, shares her story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.
X̱wi7x̱wa Archives adds the Verna J. Kirkness Fonds to UBC’s Explore Archives
The Verna J. Kirkness Fonds chronicles Dr. Kirkness’ career as a renowned educator and Indigenous education advocate from the early 1960s onwards.
The George Bowering Modernists and Postmodernists Collection creates a new immersive literary experience at UBC Library
UBC Library is excited to announce the installation of the George Bowering Modernists and Postmodernists Collection.
2026 UBC Library Recognition Award and Professional Development Award recipients announced
Elena Pederson, Angappa Reddy and Kyra Wheatley are the 2026 recipients of UBC Library Recognition Awards. Each year, the Library Recognition Awards celebrate faculty and staff who demonstrate exceptional creativity, innovation, leadership, excellence and a dedication to customer service through their work. Additional awards for professional development and innovation were also awarded.
X̱wi7x̱wa Archives joins UBC’s archival research database
Xwi7x̱wa Archives has added its first two collections to Explore Archives , UBC’s online database of archival holdings.
Celebrating 100 Years of UBC at Point Grey exhibition extended until December 2026
This immersive visual exhibition, on display at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, has been extended until December 2026.
Cut, Paste, Print: How UBC Library is making space for zine culture across both campuses
Librarians and library staff have been finding creative ways to introduce zine culture into classrooms.
X̱wi7x̱wa Library closed for renovations from June 4 to 16
The branch will be closed to the public during construction.