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UBC Library has acquired access to the digital archives of The Province newspaper
UBC faculty, staff and students can now access the digital archives of The Province newspaper from 1894 to 2010.
Meet Linda Wensveen, Library Specialist, Borrower Services at UBC Library
Learn how UBC Library course reserve systems have evolved over the years. Linda Wensveen, Library Specialist, Borrower Services, shares her story.
OpenAthens transforms user access to library resources, replacing EZproxy and IP address authentication
The launch of OpenAthens today marks a major milestone in modernizing library and digital access for UBC’s 21st century learners and researchers.
Remote learning opens up new ways to collaborate on open educational projects
As an open education initiative, the LING 300 Wikipedia project has translated well to the remote learning environment currently in place at UBC, and the support provided by UBC Library and the Centre for Teaching and Learning Technology (CTLT) has facilitated that transition.
How UBC Library has delivered access to physical materials and virtual help
When UBC Library’s physical locations suddenly closed in March 2020, library users needed a way to access physical resources that were not available in electronic formats. In response, the Materials Pick-up Service launched.
The UBC Library Research Commons integrates open-source data discovery tool Geodisy with Federated Research Data Repository (FRDR)
The UBC Library Research Commons has released a major update to the open-source data discovery tool Geodisy.
Meet Lisa Larkins, e-Resources Licensing Specialist at UBC Library
Learn how UBC Library Collections Services made printed musical scores accessible via an app. Lisa Larkins, e-Resources Licensing Specialist, shares her story.
Meet Katherine Kalsbeek, Head, Rare Books & Special Collections at UBC Library
Katherine Kalsbeek shares what it’s like to acquire, manage and preserve rare books and special collections at UBC Library.
How UBC Library has provided safe study spaces on campus
As one of the only study spaces currently open at UBC, the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) has been a popular campus destination for currently-registered students, faculty and staff with a valid UBC card.
Notice to users: Library catalogue freeze scheduled for April 30 to May 10
Due to an upgrade to the Library’s catalogue, users will not be able to renew or recall materials or pay fines starting Friday April 30 at 1 p.m. Full service is expected to resume May 10, 2021 at 7 a.m.