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Michelle BlackwellCommunications & Marketing Manager
UBC Library
Tel: 604 827 4831
Cell: 647 688 3856
michelle.blackwell(at)ubc.ca
How UBC Library is supporting the UBC community during the current COVID-19 outbreak
From online programming to sourcing electronic versions of print material, UBC Library is finding new ways to support students, faculty and staff in their work.
The UBC Library Research Commons launches open-source geospatial data discovery tool
The UBC Library Research Commons has launched Geodisy, an open-source tool that allows users to search online for Canadian research data through map-based discovery.
UBC Library users now have access to previously banned content that offers historical perspectives on sex, sexuality and gender.
Part III of Gale’s Archives of Sexuality and Gender provides access to nearly one million pages of unique and rare content.
Behind the scenes: UBC Library’s electronic resources
Why are online formats important for library users? How does the library identify user needs? Discover UBC Library’s process that ensures that UBC’s e-resources are accessible.
Remote access to resources and services for UBC Library users
As the UBC campus community transitions to online classes, UBC Library offers expert help and many services that library users can access online.
Changes to operating hours, lending practices and fines policies at UBC Library
Notice to users: Due to the quickly evolving situation with COVID-19, UBC Library is making changes to operating hours, lending practices and fines policies. Library hours at all branches have been reduced and some locations are closed. Please refer to the library hours portal before visiting your branch. The ASRS is currently experiencing service delays in certain areas due to a mechanical issue.
Please call the IKBLC circulation desk at (604) 822-8149 before picking up material.
Notice to users: Rare Books & Special Collections, UBC Archives and Records Management Office to close Monday March 16 and Tuesday March 17, 2020
Notice to users: Rare Books and Special Collections, UBC Archives and Records Management Office to close Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17.
Walk station added to active workstation at Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
The new treadmill desk is a pilot project created in collaboration with UBC Recreation.
Open Education Week: March 2-6
RSVP for events and learn more about what Open Access, Open Education and Open Research means for researchers, students and faculty.
UBC Library users now able to access the most authoritative resource on world languages
The Ethnologue database contains datasets, analytics, maps, country profiles, language families, and language profiles of the world’s 7,111 known living languages.