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New UBC Library exhibition explores Shakespeare plays through the lens of 16th century medicine
The exhibition, “And there’s the humor of it”: Shakespeare and the four humors, will run from June 4 to July 14, 2018 at UBC Library.
Active Workstation launches at Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
Students who study at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre now have a new way to hit the books thanks to the installation of an active workstation.
UBC Library digitizes Kelmscott Chaucer and launches digital colouring book series
When UBC Library acquired the Kelmscott Press’ Works of Geoffrey Chaucer in 2016, the book’s preservation story was just beginning.
One-on-One with Susan E. Parker
One-on-One is an ongoing series aimed at getting ‘behind the scenes’ with senior leadership at UBC.
Koerner and Education Library branch closures planned for Saturday, June 9
The Koerner and Education libraries will be closed Saturday, June 9 for a planned electrical shutdown related to scheduled maintenance. Plan ahead to visit one of our other branches.
Spring 2018 Food for Fines campaign raises more than $2,200 to support UBC students in need
This year’s Spring UBC Library and Alma Mater Student Society Food for Fines Campaign raised a total of $2,235.00 over the Point Grey and Okanagan campuses. Now in its fifteenth consecutive year at UBC, the Food For Fines campaign waives $2 in Library fines for every food item donated, to a […]
Meet Evan Thornberry, GIS Librarian at UBC Library
If you’ve ventured out to visit the UBC Library Map Collection in Walter C. Koerner Library recently, you will likely have met Evan Thornberry, who joined UBC Library as the GIS Librarian in July.
Student curated exhibit, A British Columbia Time Capsule highlights gems from the Langmann Family Collection
The exhibit, curated by UBC iSchool student Ashlynn Prasad, features historical photographs of B.C. landmarks.
UBC Okanagan Library leads project to bring local history to life
The View in Lake Country community newspaper features UBC Okanagan Library’s Digitized Okanagan History project
Meet Harry Young, Executive Coordinator at UBC Library
As an Executive Coordinator at UBC Library, Harry Young works closely with the University Librarian during their term, occupying a unique position on staff.