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Meet Nathan Daykin, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research
Nathan Daykin, 5th year Faculty of Arts student, shares his story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.
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.
Xwi7xwa 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.
2026 UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research award ceremony
On May 12, winners of the 2026 UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research celebrated their awards with faculty, donors and other members of the community.
Service updates
We are currently experiencing delays to campus delivery services due to circumstances beyond the Library’s control. Please anticipate longer wait times.
2026 UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research winners announced
UBC Library is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.
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.
Applications open for the UBC Library Writer-in-Residence Program 2026
This program provides a unique opportunity for a distinguished writer to engage with students, faculty and the UBC local community through enriching activities and events.
A Conversation with Dana-Lyn Mackenzie
We sat down with Dana-Lyn Mackenzie, UBC Library EDI Scholar-in-Residence, to talk about her work: the challenges, the highlights, and what’s up next.