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CBC North by Northwest
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.
UBC acquires rare hand-printed Victorian Chaucer volume
CBC News explores how the Kelmscott Chaucer gives unique insight into both old and new printing technologies.
UBC library buys rare Chaucer works for $200K
CTV’s evening news covered the Library’s purchase of this rare book on August 25, 2016.
Back to school in Vancouver: the University of British Columbia’s best attractions
UBC Library’s Chung Collection is cited by Lonely Planet as one of the top attractions to visit in Vancouver.
Q&A with novelist and UBC alumna Shannon Selin
We spoke with Shannon about the extensive research she does for her books and how UBC Library and Collections have played a crucial role.
UBC Library’s Kelmscott “Chaucer” is required reading
“As a public university, these are British Columbians’ books,” Katherine Kalsbeek, Head of Rare Books and Special Collections tells Montecristo Magazine.
Take a tour of Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC)
Take a tour of Rare Books and Special Collections collections every Thursday at 11 am.
UBC library facility takes a page from Harvard
Library PARC’s humidity- and temperature-controlled environment expands the shelf life of books. From the REMI Network.
UBC Library acquires copy of ‘The Most Beautiful of All Printed Books’
The Simi Sara Show speaks to Dr. Gregory Mackie, assistant professor in UBC’s department of English about how the Kelmscott Chaucer will enhance teaching and learning at UBC.
Sense of Place with Minelle Mahtani
Roundhouse Radio speaks with Katherine Kalsbeek, Head of Rare Books and Special Collections, and Dr. Gregory Mackie, assistant professor in UBC’s department of English about the acquisition of the rare Kelmscott Chaucer.