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Annual music book sale

Annual music book sale

By Jessica Woolman on November 20, 2014

Tuesday, November 25 marks the Library’s annual music book sale.

Posted in Events, General | Tagged with books, music

Dorothy Burnett Bookbinding Tools exhibition

Dorothy Burnett Bookbinding Tools exhibition

By Jessica Woolman on November 13, 2014

Explore the handcrafting and unique process involved in bookbinding in a new exhibition.

Posted in Events, General | Tagged with art exhibitions, books, exhibitions, Rare Books and Special Collections

Art of the Book travelling exhibition

Art of the Book travelling exhibition

By Jessica Woolman on April 9, 2014

Judging books by their covers and more.

Posted in Events, General | Tagged with art exhibitions, books, exhibits, Rare Books and Special Collections

Shortlist unveiled: Basil Stuart-Stubbs Book Prize

Shortlist unveiled: Basil Stuart-Stubbs Book Prize

By Glenn Drexhage on March 3, 2014

Titles about a renowned British Columbia architect, an esteemed Haida artist and Vancouver’s iconic Stanley Park are featured.

Posted in General, Press releases | Tagged with awards, Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize, BC Books, books, Pacific BookWorld News Society

12 days of fun with UBC Library

12 days of fun with UBC Library

By Jessica Woolman on December 2, 2013

Each day we will post a recommended video, book, album or other resource for you to enjoy in this year’s 12 Days of Fun.

Posted in General | Tagged with book review, books

Alvan Bregman learns about traditional book repair.

Global library collaboration with Peking University Library

By Library Communications on May 27, 2013

A collaboration between UBC Library and Peking University Library (PKU Library) heralds exchange of staff and expertise.

Posted in General | Tagged with books, collaboration, collections, community engagement, Community Report, Peking University Library, preservation, rare books, strategic plan

Koerner Library book sale

By Glenn Drexhage on November 22, 2011

Attention booklovers: Koerner Library’s Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) division is holding a book sale during the last week of November. Titles at the sale – to be held on level two of Koerner Library, in front of the reference desk – will include items that have been donated but are not suitable to be […]

Posted in Events, General | Tagged with books, Koerner Library

‘Tis the Season at UBC Library

By Glenn Drexhage on December 10, 2010

Feeling festive? Then make sure to visit ’Tis the Season, a winter holiday-themed exhibition now on display at UBC Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC) division. ’Tis the Season collects both local and international works for the holiday season, and features modern and classical highlights from RBSC’s holdings. The exhibition includes first editions, as […]

Posted in Events, General | Tagged with art, books, exhibits

UBC Book of Remembrance featured in the Grad Gazette

By Glenn Drexhage on July 13, 2010

The latest instalment of “From the Archives” is now available in the Grad Gazette, a monthly e-newsletter published by UBC Alumni Affairs. “From the Archives” is a regular feature provided by UBC Library that highlights noteworthy aspects of UBC’s history. This latest piece, written by Archivist Erwin Wodarczak, examines the UBC Book of Remembrance. You […]

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with alumni, books, Media coverage

Google Book Settlement in the US

By Glenn Drexhage on August 20, 2009

If you hold the copyright to any published book, regardless of where it was published, the Google Book Settlement affects how your work may be distributed in the United States.  It has particularly strong implications for out-of-print books. This information is provided for reference only.  The University does not take responsibility for its quality, accuracy, […]

Posted in General | Tagged with books

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