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Preserving cultural heritage
An innovative UBC Library project is helping preserve First Nations history and culture for the digital age. The project, dubbed Indigitization, is a collaboration between various UBC units, including the Library’s Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, the First Nations House of Learning, the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) and the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies. […]
Bringing B.C.’s history online
More than 45,000 pages chronicling B.C.’s storied past are available online following the completion of the British Columbia Historical Newspapers Project in late 2011. The project, led by the UBC Library’s Digital Initiatives Unit and generously supported by a private family foundation, features digitized versions of 24 historical papers from around the province. The titles, […]
Open access to UBC research
Want to find a UBC thesis on the biological feasibility of Pacific oyster and California sea cucumber polyculture, but not sure where to start? How about guidelines on mine haul road design from the School of Engineering at the Okanagan campus? Have no fear — cIRcle, UBC’s digital repository, is here to help users near […]
Coaching for student success
University life can be exhilarating and mind-expanding — but it can also be stressful for harried students juggling classes, assignments, papers and exams. Enter Coaches Corner, an award-winning program offered in the Chapman Learning Commons (CLC) in collaboration with UBC Student Development that helps students assess their study habits and skills, reflect on their academic […]
Building the future with the Canaccord Learning Commons
Students from UBC’s Sauder School of Business have flocked to the new Canaccord Learning Commons (CLC) since it opened in February. The CLC, which is Canada’s first dedicated learning commons within a business school, was made possible through a $1.5- million donation from Vancouver’s Canaccord Financial Inc. It’s an excellent example of UBC Library’s desire […]
Growing with technology
Change is constant – in life, and in libraries. Indeed, in the 21st century, libraries of all stripes are grappling with new spaces and new technologies, and librarians are forging new roles in learning and research. UBC Library is taking steps to help its staff face the future. For example, a training program will enable […]
SBA boosts small business in B.C.
A combination of technology, expertise and the personal touch has led to an innovative business-training program that enables UBC Library and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre to reach communities throughout British Columbia. The Small Business Accelerator (SBA), which launched in november 2010 at www.sba-bc.ca, is a gateway to business information for small firms and […]
Advancing the digital agenda
A new space, a strong team and a host of projects ranging from historical newspapers to the Chinese-Canadian experience are some highlights of UBC Library’s burgeoning digital agenda. “Things are really coming together,” says Allan Bell, Director of Library Digital Initiatives. “My goal is to help the Library be indispensable to teaching, research and […]
A hub for the humanities
The GIS (or Geographic Information Systems) Lab is the first part ofthe Research Commons project, which will serve those working in the humanities and social sciences.