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Celebrating 60 years of the Asian Library at UBC
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.
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 10th Anniversary Exhibitions
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.
Food, Friends and Fish: Celebrating the Harry Hawthorn Foundation
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.
UBC Library Golden Scrapbook Published in Celebration of Centennial Year
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 […]
Indigenous collections talk
Māori librarian Anahera Moheru presented an insightful look at indigenous peoples and library collections.
Education Library celebration
The Education Library held a small centennial and renovation celebration last week.
A history of China
Dr. Frances Wood gave several talks last week discussing the Silk Road, Chinese history and the Cultural Revolution.
Buddhism, Christianity and the Silk Road: A talk with Dr. Frances Wood
Join Dr. Frances Wood on May 26 for a talk on the movement of ideas and icons across Central Asia.
UBC Library celebrates 100 years
Join us for a cake-cutting ceremony in celebration of the Library’s 100th anniversary.
Celebrate UBC Library’s 100th anniversary
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 […]