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By Glenn Drexhage on February 24, 2011
The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and Woodward Library are proud to present Dr. Larry Goldenberg – an award-winning Canadian researcher, pioneer in the treatment of prostate cancer and world-renowned advocate of patient education. Dr. Goldenberg authored one of the first books to explain prostate cancer treatment options in layman’s terms. Prostate Cancer: All You […]
By Glenn Drexhage on February 1, 2011
Come out on Wednesday, February 9 for a fascinating talk on rare books at UBC Library, courtesy of the Arts Wednesdays program. What determines a “rare” book? What authors and topics are included in this exclusive designation? Who collects rare books and why? Join Ralph Stanton, Head of Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC) at […]
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By Glenn Drexhage on January 28, 2011
Please join us on Thursday, February 3 when the Chapman Discussion Series presents Affordable Housing for All? Homelessness and Legal Activism in Vancouver. This panel discussion will explore the systemic inequalities and injustices built into Canada’s public policy that impact the availability of affordable housing for low-income and marginalized persons. Our panelists will provide diverse, […]
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By Glenn Drexhage on January 28, 2011
Live-in for Literacy is taking place again this year on the second floor foyer of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. Three students are “camping” at the Learning Centre between January 27 and February 3, raising funds to build schools, libraries and other educational infrastructure in developing countries. This year, the goal this year is […]
By Glenn Drexhage on December 10, 2010
Feeling festive? Then make sure to visit ’Tis the Season, a winter holiday-themed exhibition now on display at UBC Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC) division. ’Tis the Season collects both local and international works for the holiday season, and features modern and classical highlights from RBSC’s holdings. The exhibition includes first editions, as […]
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By Glenn Drexhage on December 6, 2010
A review of UBC Library’s Living Library event, which took place in September 2010, appears in the Fall 2010 issue of the CPSLD (Council of Post Secondary Library Directors) Newsletter. “UBC Library came alive in September with its first-ever “Living Library” event – an occasion that allows participants to meet a collection of fascinating figures, […]
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By Glenn Drexhage on November 2, 2010
The recent Living Library event, which took place at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, is profiled in the new issue of the BCLA Browser – the open access newsletter published by the British Columbia Library Association. You can view the article here, and you can view the table of contents here.
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By Glenn Drexhage on October 29, 2010
A gorgeous collection of work from one of BC’s finest master printshops is on display for the next three weeks at UBC Library. Through the Barbarian Eye: An exhibition of works from Barbarian Press features an array of material from this Mission, BC-based master printer – including early correspondence, stunning samples of works produced throughout […]
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By Glenn Drexhage on October 19, 2010
Ingrid Parent, the University Librarian, challenges your team to take part in the first annual UBC Library/United Way Spelling Bee. So sign up, come out and join us for a cross-campus team competition to raise awareness for the United Way. The event takes place on Wednesday, November 10 from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at […]
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By Glenn Drexhage on October 1, 2010
Showcasing Open Scholarship at UBC UBC is once again participating in the International Open Access Week event, where the worldwide research and academic community share and learn about open access and other open scholarship movements. The event runs from Monday, October 18 through Friday, October 22. The open access movement is based on the principle […]
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