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By Anna Moorhouse on February 9, 2021
The Asian Library at the University of British Columbia is celebrating its 60th anniversary with an online exhibit that explores the history and development of the branch.
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By Anna Moorhouse on August 22, 2018
Ten years ago, the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) celebrated its grand opening on UBC’s Vancouver campus. In celebration of this 10-year milestone, UBC Library is installing two temporary exhibitions.
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By Anna Moorhouse on April 9, 2018
With more than 2200 books in its fly-fishing and angling collection, the Harry Hawthorn Foundation at UBC Library has grown considerably from a relatively modest beginning.
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By Jasmine Devonshire on September 26, 2016
In recognition of UBC’s Centennial year, UBC Library and emeritus Tom Shorthouse are excited to announce the release of Golden Scrapbook: The Centennial Update 1965-2015. This extensive publication maps 50 years at UBC Library, highlighting personal accounts from University Librarians, milestones in the library’s history, and anecdotes from library employees past and present. Complimented by colour […]
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By Jessica Woolman on August 11, 2015
Māori librarian Anahera Moheru presented an insightful look at indigenous peoples and library collections.
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By Jessica Woolman on July 22, 2015
The Education Library held a small centennial and renovation celebration last week.
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By Jessica Woolman on June 8, 2015
Dr. Frances Wood gave several talks last week discussing the Silk Road, Chinese history and the Cultural Revolution.
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By Jessica Woolman on April 13, 2015
Join Dr. Frances Wood on May 26 for a talk on the movement of ideas and icons across Central Asia.
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By Jessica Woolman on January 12, 2015
Join us for a cake-cutting ceremony in celebration of the Library’s 100th anniversary.
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By Jessica Woolman on December 19, 2014
2015 marks the Library’s 100th anniversary (as well as UBC’s centennial) and special programming has been developed by the Library’s Centenary Working Group to commemorate the occasion. Outreach activities include lectures, exhibitions, special events and campaigns beginning in January. For more information about the Library’s anniversary events, please visit library.ubc.ca or follow us on Twitter […]
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