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UBC purchases “the most beautiful of all printed books”
The Fall 2016 issue of Trek looks at the Library’s purchase of the Kelmscott Chaucer.
Evidence-based strategies for eBook purchasing continues for 2016 and 2017
UBC Library is pleased to announce that we are continuing with four large multidisciplinary evidence-based or usage-based ebook programs. The publishers listed below have opened up access to ebook content for a specified period of time and will allow us to make selection decisions during and at the end of the agreement based on usage […]
New eBook collections
This fall, UBC Library is pleased to announce the purchase of three large multidisciplinary ebook packages. These collections were selected based on the quality of content and demonstrated usage by the UBC community in previous years. Whenever possible the Library purchases ebooks that allow for unlimited simultaneous online users, and that have no (or minimal) […]
UBC Library’s Stravinsky Collection at Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
The four case exhibition included photographs, letters and memorabilia from Stravinsky’s extraordinary life.
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.