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Brewing Historian uses B.C. Historical newspapers archive to uncover the history of commercial brewing in B.C. between 1858 and 1982.
Historian Greg Evans is using the digital archive to research two-book series documenting the history of commercial brewing in the province.
UBC Library’s B.C Historical Newspaper archive plays critical role in helping to preserve heritage buildings in Vancouver.
The Library’s digital newspaper archive is key in Heritage Vancouver’s built heritage research.
Welcome Susan Parker, UBC’s new University Librarian
Susan Parker has begun her role as UBC’s 15th University Librarian.
Science Literacy Week 2017
Join us September 18-24 for a series of activities across both UBC campuses during this nationally celebrated event.
Woodward Library renovations complete
Woodward Library recently renovated its front entrance creating new study spaces for students.
UBC student wins Library’s Croquet Collection Prize
UBC fourth-year student Mariah Dear is the second winner of UBC Library’s annual Croquet Collection Prize.
Heather Berringer awarded 2017 Dal SIM Outstanding Alumni Award
Dalhousie University’s School of Information Management has recognized Heather Berringer, UBC Okanagan’s Chief Librarian, with the 2017 Outstanding Alumni Award. This annual award honours a member who has made an outstanding contribution to Library and Information Management.
UBC Library acquires first known account of British Columbia by an English woman
The journal kept by Susannah Weynton documents four months spent on Vancouver Island at Fort Victoria and Fort Rupert and on the mainland at Fort Langley between March and July 1850.
Going green at UBC Library
UBC Library is contributing to literacy in communities around the world thanks to its partnership with Better World Books.