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By Linda Ong on January 10, 2014
A 1926 photograph from the Library’s Chung Collection triggered a personal journey for Bryan Chong and his family. Unbeknownst to Chong, his uncle—Wong Siu Boon—was a goalie for a soccer team that went on to defeat the UBC varsity team in 1933. It struck Chong that he knew very little about his uncle and […]
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By Linda Ong on January 10, 2014
Digitization of historical newspapers at the Library has led to unexpected surprises and research discoveries for curious library users. The BC Historical Newspapers portal, online since 2011, allows users to browse through newspapers from various BC communities including Agassiz, Kaslo, Nelson, Fernie, and Nanaimo. Web users can discover a trove of historical information dating […]
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By Glenn Drexhage on January 7, 2014
Proposals are invited for the next round of the Aboriginal Audio Digitization and Preservation Program.
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By Ingrid Parent on December 12, 2013
University Librarian Ingrid Parent reflects on the highlights of 2013 at UBC Library.
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By Andrea Coutts on December 11, 2013
UBC Library’s physical collections are maintained for years to come, thanks to the conservation work performed by Library staff.
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By Andrea Coutts on December 11, 2013
Librarians at UBC Library work to develop local and international partnerships that support innovation and promote sustainability.
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By Andrea Coutts on December 11, 2013
UBC Library student employees are frequently leaders in their areas of study, bringing fresh perspectives on emerging technologies and scholarship practices to the workplace.
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By Jessica Woolman on December 10, 2013
The Libraries will be closing at 3 p.m. on December 24; most branches will reopen on January 2, 2014.
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By Jessica Woolman on December 10, 2013
This is a notice that a construction crew will begin drilling through the concrete floor on Level 3 (Qualicum Room) of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre on the morning of Thursday, December 20. This work will continue on and off during daytime open hours until December 31. At times this will be noisy and disruptive. […]
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By Jessica Woolman on December 2, 2013
Each day we will post a recommended video, book, album or other resource for you to enjoy in this year’s 12 Days of Fun.
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