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Library service update regarding ASRS operations
Starting August 20, 2024, UBC Library’s Automated Storage Retrieval System (ASRS) in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre resumes full operations.
ASRS Update
UPDATE: Most mechanical issues with the Automated Storage Retrieval System (ASRS) have been resolved. The Library will obtain any inaccessible ASRS material via interlibrary loan wherever possible.
You can now choose your pickup location when ordering UBC Library materials from ASRS
Starting January 21, 2019, UBC Library users will be able to pick up materials ordered through the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) from any UBC Library branch as well as UBC Okanagan Library.
Music, Art and Architecture Library project puts Canadiana on display
UBC Library’s Canadian Art Exhibition Catalogue collection has a new home in the Ridington Room.
Xwi7xwa Library collections moves
Xwi7xwa Library is moving lower used materials to two different locations on campus.
There’s a giant robot that lives inside IKB
The Ubyssey looks at the Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.
Library robot hits million-item milestone
Wednesday afternoon, July 15, marked a milestone for UBC Library’s automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) – otherwise known affectionately as the Library robot. That’s because the one millionth item was loaded into the ASRS on that day. A ceremonial title was used to commemorate the special occasion: A Management Plan for the University […]