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Farewell Message from University Librarian Dr. Susan E. Parker
UBC Library came together on June 24 to celebrate Dr. Susan E. Parker’s retirement and honour her nine years of leadership as the University Librarian.
Meet Avni Kant, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research
Avni Kant, 4th year Faculty of Arts student, shares her story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.
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.
Artists’ Books as Form and Idea: Collaboration brings visual art students back to the stacks
For students from Assistant Professor Dan Starling’s most recent Visual Arts 376 course, this summer’s exhibit at the Music, Art and Architecture (MAA) Library easily earns an A+. That’s because the exhibit, developed with Art and Visual Literacy Librarian Sara Ellis, features artists’ books created by the students themselves.
Chung | Lind Gallery offers free weekly tours of two exceptional collections
The Chung | Lind Gallery is pleased to announce that drop-in tours are now available every Wednesday.
Dr. Dale Askey appointed University Librarian
This appointment reflects UBC’s continued commitment to advancing the Library as a cornerstone of research, teaching, and learning.