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Videomatica donation in the media
The recent announcement about Videomatica’s exceptional film collection being housed at the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University has garnered much media coverage. Articles have appeared in publications including the Globe and Mail, the Vancouver Sun, the Province, the Vancouver Courier, the Georgia Straight and UBC’s ArtsWIRE. CBC Radio’s As It Happens also […]
Live-in for Literacy at the Learning Centre
Photo of past Live-in for Literacy campers by Martin Dee
UBC, SFU welcome exceptional Videomatica film collection
Photo credit: Sally Hunter
Love is in the air – Valentine’s Day card sets now on sale
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.– Elizabeth Barrett Browning UBC Library is offering Valentine’s Day card sets for sale – now available at $5 per set (including tax). With images from myths, fairy tales and stories of eternal love, these cards will be a hit with your sweetheart. Images are taken […]
GG Literary Awards exhibition in the media
UBC Library’s exhibition, 75 Years of Controversy: Canada’s Governor General’s Literary Awards 1936-2010, has been making headlines. Articles have appeared in ArtsWIRE, the publication from UBC’s Faculty of Arts, and the Ubyssey, UBC’s student newspaper. From January 4-January 31, 2012, UBC Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections division is hosting a display highlighting some […]
Exhibition: 75 Years of Controversy
Since their establishment in 1936, the Governor General’s Literary Awards have served as Canada’s premier literary honour. Yet over the years, the awards often have been noted as much for their controversy as for the writing they’ve sought to recognize. From January 4 – January 31, 2012, UBC Library will host a display highlighting some […]
UBC Library holiday hours
Wondering when you can drop by UBC Library? Then check out our new, user-friendly hours and locations page. Please note that from December 24-31, most UBC Library branches and units will be closed for the holidays. In Vancouver, the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre will be open on December 24 from 7 a.m. to 11 […]
UBC Library Seasonal Cards
Looking for that special way to stay in touch during the holidays? UBC Library is offering seasonal card sets for sale – now available at $5 per set. Each card set comes with 10 cards and envelopes, and each purchase supports UBC Library. View the brochure for styles, pricing and payment options. To purchase the sets […]
“Rocks of Interest” – Learning Centre exhibition
Photo credit: Ruth Beer
UBC Annual Review features University Librarian
UBC’s Annual Review is now available as an online-only publication. Highlights include Ingrid Parent, UBC’s University Librarian, becoming the first Canadian to be appointed as the President of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. To read more about this story, proceed to the Milestones tab and select August 2011.