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17 great places to study at UBC

By Clare Yow on September 15, 2016

The Daily Hive highlights a number of Library spaces as ideal study spots at the University.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with Asian Library, Chapman Learning Commons, David Lam Library, Education Library, Koerner Library, Law Library, links, Media coverage, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces, Woodward Library, Xwi7xwa Library

Meet Shirin Eshghi, Head of Asian Library

Meet Shirin Eshghi, Head of Asian Library

By Jasmine Devonshire on August 9, 2016

A key priority of her role moving forward will be to draw in an international perspective: Shirin will share the value of the Asian Library collections as it extends to a number of faculties and areas of research.

Posted in General | Tagged with Asian Library, librarians, profile

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month

By Clare Yow on May 4, 2016

Attend an exhibition or explore our collections to commemorate this annual event.

Posted in Events | Tagged with art, Asian Library, Chung Collection, digital collections, digitization, exhibitions, exhibits, Rare Books and Special Collections

Reading Week round-up

Reading Week activities round-up at UBC Library

By Clare Yow on February 3, 2016

Attend one of these workshops and exhibitions at UBC Library from February 15-19.

Posted in Events | Tagged with Asian Library, exhibitions, exhibits, Koerner Library, Music Art and Architecture Library, Rare Books and Special Collections, Research Commons, research learning and scholarship

Asian Library partnership for Korean materials

Asian Library partnership for Korean materials

By Jessica Woolman on December 5, 2015

UBC’s Asian Library will receive translated Korean literature and resources beginning January 2016.

Posted in General | Tagged with Asian Library, collections, community engagement, partnerships

A history of China

A history of China

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.

Posted in Events, General | Tagged with anniversary, Asian history, Asian Library

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Library’s Chinese collections featured in upcoming talk

By Jessica Woolman on May 11, 2015

Public lecture on May 19 will highlight the Pang Jingtang Collection at UBC’s Asian Library.

Posted in Events, General | Tagged with Asian Library, collections

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Hidden Chinese collections made accessible

By Jessica Woolman on April 27, 2015

UBC Library’s rare Chinese collections will soon be available online, thanks in part to the work of Professor Yao and the Asian Library.

Posted in Events, General | Tagged with Asian Library, collections, digitization, Puban Collection, special collections

UBC Library 100th event

Buddhism, Christianity and the Silk Road: A talk with Dr. Frances Wood

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.

Posted in Events, General | Tagged with anniversary, Asian Library

Rare and Unique Chinese Collections draw International Praise

Rare and Unique Chinese Collections draw International Praise

By Linda Ong on September 11, 2014

UBC’s renowned Asian Library and its rare and special collections continue to draw interest and praise from international scholars.

Posted in General | Tagged with Asian Library, awards, collections, Puban Collection, rare books, support

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