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Meet Oluwadabira Omotoso, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research
Oluwadabira Omotoso, 5th year Faculty of Science (UBC Okanagan) student, shares her story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.
UBC Library welcomes the 2026 Writer-in-Residence
UBC Library and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) are excited to introduce the 2026 UBC Library Writer-in-Residence.
X̱wi7x̱wa Archives adds the Verna J. Kirkness Fonds to UBC’s Explore Archives
The Verna J. Kirkness Fonds chronicles Dr. Kirkness’ career as a renowned educator and Indigenous education advocate from the early 1960s onwards.
Meet Cara Suchomel, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research
Cara Suchomel, 2nd year Faculty of Arts student, shares her story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.
The George Bowering Modernists and Postmodernists Collection creates a new immersive literary experience at UBC Library
UBC Library is excited to announce the installation of the George Bowering Modernists and Postmodernists Collection.
Meet Lara Vaziri, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research
Lara Vaziri, 5th year Faculty of Arts student, shares her story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.
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.