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UBC Library hosts exhibit that captures the continual impact of iconic Asian Canadian Jim Wong-Chu

UBC Library hosts exhibit that captures the continual impact of iconic Asian Canadian Jim Wong-Chu

By michelle blackwell on September 30, 2019

The exhibit, that runs October 10 to November 15, celebrates Jim Wong-Chu, a well-known Asian-Canadian historian, editor, author, and poet.

Posted in Events, General | Tagged with collections, community engagement

Photography exhibition brings diverse views about Vancouver’s DTES to the UBC community

Photography exhibition brings diverse views about Vancouver’s DTES to the UBC community

By michelle blackwell on July 15, 2019

UBC Library has partnered with local non-profit 2 Paycheques Away.. to bring an exceptional and striking photography exhibit to two library locations.

Posted in General | Tagged with community engagement, exhibitions, IKBLC

UBC Library 2018/19 Senate Report

UBC Library 2018/19 Senate Report

By Anna Moorhouse on July 2, 2019

UBC Library’s annual Senate Report (2018/19) is now available. Read our highlights from the past fiscal year which include advancing research, learning and scholarship, engaging with communities, creating and delivering responsive collections, inspiring with innovative spaces and services, and stewarding the organization.

Posted in General, Publications, Senate Reports | Tagged with collections, community engagement, research learning and scholarship, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces, support

Take a tour of Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC)

Take a tour of Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC)

By Jessica Woolman on January 2, 2019

Take a tour of Rare Books and Special Collections collections every Wednesday at 11 am.

Posted in General | Tagged with collections, community engagement, IKBLC, Rare Books and Special Collections, tours

Makers Artists United calendar cover by Elisa Yon.

From Open Collections to Art: Local artists use UBC Collections to inspire calendar celebrating Chinatown’s history

By michelle blackwell on November 16, 2018

The collaborative community project highlights the local histories and individuals whose contributions have shaped the neighbourhood.

Posted in General | Tagged with art, Chung Collection, community engagement, open collections

New partnership brings original documents from the French Revolution to UBC

New partnership brings original documents from the French Revolution to UBC

By michelle blackwell on November 14, 2018

Students, researchers and the wider community can now access original pamphlets from the French Revolution thanks to a partnership between UBC Library and French, Hispanic and Italian Studies.

Posted in General | Tagged with acquisitions, collections, community engagement, links, partnerships, Rare Books and Special Collections, special collections

Fall 2018 Food for Fines campaign raises $3,385.24 to support UBC students in need

Fall 2018 Food for Fines campaign raises $3,385.24 to support UBC students in need

By Katya Roxas on November 13, 2018

Now in its fifteenth consecutive year at UBC, the Food for Fines campaign waives $2 in Library fines for every food item donated, to a maximum of $30.

Posted in General | Tagged with AMS Food Bank, community engagement, donation, Food for Fines

Open Access Week 2018

Open Access Week 2018

By michelle blackwell on October 11, 2018

Posted in Events | Tagged with accessibility, community engagement, links, open access, Open Access Week

UBC Library 2017/18 Senate Report

UBC Library 2017/18 Senate Report

By Anna Moorhouse on August 8, 2018

UBC Library’s annual Senate Report (2017/18) is now available. Read our highlights from the past fiscal year which include growing our collections, improving student spaces, connecting research to the community and engaging with our community partners.

Posted in General, Publications, Senate Reports | Tagged with collections, community engagement, graduate students, links, research learning and scholarship, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces, support

Open Scholarship in Practice – May 2

Open Scholarship in Practice – May 2

By michelle blackwell on April 26, 2018

Posted in Events | Tagged with accessibility, community engagement, links, open access, open data, Open Education

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