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ASRS Update

ASRS Update

By Library Communications on January 26, 2023

UPDATE: Good news, 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.

Posted in General | Tagged with ASRS, Service Bulletins

The Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.

You can now choose your pickup location when ordering UBC Library materials from ASRS

By Library Communications on January 8, 2019

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.

Posted in General | Tagged with ASRS, IKBLC, Robson Square, services

Music, Art and Architecture Library project puts Canadiana on display

Music, Art and Architecture Library project puts Canadiana on display

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

Xwi7xwa Library collections moves

Xwi7xwa Library collections moves

By Jessica Woolman on March 1, 2017

Xwi7xwa Library is moving lower used materials to two different locations on campus.

Posted in General | Tagged with ASRS, collections, collections moves, library changes, Xwi7xwa Library

There’s a giant robot that lives inside IKB

By Clare Yow on October 20, 2016

The Ubyssey looks at the Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with accessibility, ASRS, community engagement, IKBLC, links, Media coverage, open access

Library robot hits million-item milestone

By Glenn Drexhage on July 21, 2009

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 […]

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