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Susan E. Parker Named University Librarian at University of British Columbia
The appointment of Susan Parker as the new University Librarian was recently covered by the Association of Research Libraries News.
Susan E. Parker appointed as UBC’s University Librarian
UBC Library is please to announce the appointment of Ms. Susan E. Parker as University Librarian effective September 1.
Dean Giustini wins the Margaret Ridley Charlton Award for Outstanding Achievement
The award recognizes a librarian who has made a significant contribution to the field of health sciences librarianship in Canada.
From Open Collections to Art: Jean-Charles Amey
French designer Jean-Charles Amey uses images from UBC Library’s Open Collections in a new online art project.
UBC Library first academic library to win Gold at CPRS National Awards of Excellence.
UBC Library’s 2016 Open Access Awareness campaign selected as the Gold winner for the 2017 CPRS Digital Communications campaign of the year.
Koerner Library collections moves
UBC’s Koerner Library is moving some materials to accommodate upcoming renovations on floors 4 and 5.
Arthur Ray wins the 2017 Canada Prize in Humanities and Social Sciences
Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize-winner Arthur Ray has won the Federation of Humanities and Social Sciences 2017 Canada Prize.
Librarians from rural and northern B.C. libraries attend the BCLA conference thanks to funding through UBC Library’s Irving K. Barber Learning Centre Award
The award helps ensure that all B.C. Librarians have access to the professional development opportunities at the annual BCLA Conference.
Preserving information in the digital age
Bronwen Sprout, Head, Digital Programs and Services and Mimi Lam, Librarian, Digital Projects share some of the greatest challenges of digital preservation and how UBC Library is tackling these challenges in strategic ways.