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UBC Library digitizes rare collection of World War II-era kamishibai plays
UBC Library has digitized an extremely rare collection of World War II-era propaganda plays from Japan, presented in a format known as kamishibai, or paper theatre, plays.
The quest for hidden gem study spaces at UBC Library with Tarannum Puri
It was love at first sight when Tarannum Puri discovered her favourite study spot. She shares how the “Harry Potter” room puts her in the mood to study.
UBC Library launches EDI Scholars-in-Residence Program at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
UBC Library and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) are excited to introduce the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Scholars-in-Residence Program, launching in September 2022.
The quest for hidden gem study spaces at UBC Library with Billie Hu
Billie Hu gives us a tour of her favourite study location and shares with us the many resources within this space.
UBC Library subscription to Refworks will end on September 30
UBC Library’s subscription to the RefWorks citation management software will end on September 30, 2022. All users of the Legacy or ProQuest RefWorks are reminded to transfer their references to another citation management tool before that date.
Felicia de la Parra wins the 2022 President’s Staff Award for Wellbeing
Felicia de la Parra, Senior Library Assistant, Rare Books and Special Collections is one of 21 staff recipients of the 2022 President’s Service Awards for Excellence and the President’s Staff Awards.
The quest for hidden gem study spaces at UBC Library with Elisha Facundo
Elisha Facundo shares her favourite study spot at the UBC Vancouver Campus and what makes this place so special to her.
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre overnight closure planned for August 30 – 31
The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre will close from 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30 and reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 31.
Xwi7xwa Library exhibit explores a Decade of Indigenous Languages
As part of Indigenous History Month this past June, Xwi7xwa Library launched a new exhibit, featuring materials from their Indigenous language collection, on display now in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.
UBC Library 2021/22 Senate Report
UBC Library’s annual Senate Report is now available. Read about our highlights from the past fiscal year, which include advancing research, learning and scholarship, engaging with communities, inspiring with innovative spaces and services and stewarding the organization. Learn how the library transitioned back to fully in-person operations on campus in September 2021, kicking off a year of hybrid teaching, learning and work.