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By michelle blackwell on November 16, 2018
The collaborative community project highlights the local histories and individuals whose contributions have shaped the neighbourhood.
Posted in General | Tagged with art, Chung Collection, community engagement, open collections
By michelle blackwell on November 13, 2018
Local artist and librarian uses images found in UBC Library’s open source collections to create original embroidered art.
Posted in General | Tagged with art, open collections
By Library Communications on May 30, 2018
UBC Library’s Canadian Art Exhibition Catalogue collection has a new home in the Ridington Room.
Posted in General | Tagged with art, ASRS, exhibitions, IKBLC, Music Art and Architecture Library, support
By michelle blackwell on June 6, 2017
French designer Jean-Charles Amey uses images from UBC Library’s Open Collections in a new online art project.
Posted in General | Tagged with art, open collections
By Clare Yow on December 1, 2016
The Fall 2016 issue of Trek looks at the Library’s purchase of the Kelmscott Chaucer.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with art, collections, donation, donors, Kelmscott Chaucer, Kelmscott Press, links, Media coverage, Rare Books and Special Collections
By Clare Yow on September 20, 2016
The September 18, 2016 episode features a visit to Rare Books and Special Collections to see the extraordinary Kelmscott Chaucer. Segment runs from 32:42-47:20.
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By Clare Yow on September 15, 2016
CBC News explores how the Kelmscott Chaucer gives unique insight into both old and new printing technologies.
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By Clare Yow on September 15, 2016
CTV’s evening news covered the Library’s purchase of this rare book on August 25, 2016.
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By Clare Yow on September 15, 2016
UBC Library’s Chung Collection is cited by Lonely Planet as one of the top attractions to visit in Vancouver.
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By Clare Yow on August 29, 2016
Canadian Art covers UBC Library’s newest acquisition, which is an example of Morris’s arts-and-crafts approach to illustration, featuring unusual typeface and intricate decoration.
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