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By Jessica Woolman on June 8, 2017
The exhibit looks at the topic of Canada’s 150 in relation to Indigenous peoples, and is open until August 30.
Posted in Events | Tagged with community engagement, digitization, exhibits, IKBLC, Indigenous
By michelle blackwell on May 4, 2017
Posted in Events, General | Tagged with Asian Library, collections, exhibitions, exhibits, links, Museum of Anthropology
By Jasmine Devonshire on April 12, 2017
UBC Library organized a second exhibit of our Harry Potter collection in tandem with Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsTM performance, which took place April 7–9.
Posted in Events | Tagged with collections, Harry Potter, rare books, Rare Books and Special Collections
By Jessica Woolman on April 11, 2017
The Library celebrated the last day of term by handing out snacks and swag to UBC students – thank you to all who attended.
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By Jasmine Devonshire on March 29, 2017
In tandem with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s screening and performance of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Rare Books and Special Collections is exhibiting some of the unique and remarkable Harry Potter books in its collection.
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By Jasmine Devonshire on March 14, 2017
The Cooper Robinson collection consisting of over 4,600 photographic prints, negatives, glass lantern slides, and postcards is one of the most valuable photographic records of this era.
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By michelle blackwell on March 14, 2017
Open Education Week is a celebration of the global Open Education Movement. Its goal is to raise awareness about the movement and its impact on teaching and learning worldwide. Attend one of the many Open Education events at UBC and UBC Library throughout March. Art + Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-Thons Date & Location: […]
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By michelle blackwell on March 3, 2017
Meet Sarah and Laura, the student curators behind From Apple Pies to Astronauts, an alphabet book exhibition.
Posted in Events, General | Tagged with children's literature, exhibitions, exhibits, IKBLC, profile, Rare Books and Special Collections, SLAIS, student curators, students
By michelle blackwell on February 27, 2017
Visit Rare Books and Special Collections’ new student-curated English language alphabet book exhibit, featuring books from the late 18th century to the present day.
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By michelle blackwell on February 22, 2017
Attend a Freedom to Read Week event hosted by UBC Library.
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