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The Book of Kells facsimile now on permanent display in UBC Library’s Ridington Room
The Book of Kells facsimile, which was acquired by UBC Library’s Rare Book & Special Collections in 1990, now resides in a secure, purpose-built display case, accessible to the UBC community.
Spring 2019 Food for Fines campaign raises $2,278 to support UBC students in need
Now in its sixteenth consecutive year at UBC, the Food for Fines campaign waives $2 in Library fines for every food item donated, to a maximum of $30.
Unique skillset makes librarians vital to medical research at UBC
UBC librarians are expert searchers, organizers and analyzers — and this unique set of skills is making them indispensable to medical research at UBC.
Emerging Media Lab’s new home in UBC Library brings tools for learning to a wider audience
Visit the newest location of UBC’s Emerging Media Lab located on Level 1 of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.
Food for Fines 2019 runs from March 18 until April 1
Reduce your UBC Library fines by donating non-perishable food items until April 1st.
UBC Library acquires the personal archive of Hanne Wassermann Walker
A significant figure of pre-WWII Viennese cultural and social life, Wassermann Walker’s remarkable story has been relatively unknown until now.
Take the 2019 Library Survey
This year, we’re opening up the survey to the entire UBC community! We want to hear about your experiences, regardless of how often you use the library.
UBC Library Point Grey campus branches closed due to winter weather conditions
UBC Library Point Grey campus branches will be closed on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, due to winter weather conditions. The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre building will remain open, however, service points will be closed. Please refer to UBC.ca for additional updates.
David Lam Library and Canaccord Learning Commons closed from February 22 to February 25
David Lam Library and the Canaccord Learning Commons (CLC) will be closed from Friday, February 22, 2019 at 4 p.m. to Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 at 10 a.m. for upgrades to the front area carpets.