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Michelle BlackwellDirector, Communications & Marketing
UBC Library
Tel: 604 827 4831
Cell: 647 688 3856
michelle.blackwell(at)ubc.ca
Anna Moorhouse
Communications & Marketing Manager
UBC Library
anna.moorhouse(at)ubc.ca
IKBLC construction noise alert (Dec. 10)
This is a notice that a construction crew will begin drilling through the concrete floor on Level 3 (Qualicum Room) of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre on the morning of Thursday, December 20. This work will continue on and off during daytime open hours until December 31. At times this will be noisy and disruptive. […]
Music and media commons construction in the Irving K. Barber Learning Commons (June 21)
Work is underway to construct new music and media commons spaces on Level 3 of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. Construction is scheduled for completion in mid-August. The new media commons spaces will feature: four high-tech, acoustically buffered multimedia rooms new student work counters in four bay windows carrels that will house Mac computers and […]
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre relaunch
Construction on the third floor of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre is complete.
Koerner renovation update
Koerner Library is undergoing renovation and maintenance during the spring. There will be intermittent noises associated with these projects; as such, ear plugs are available at the level 3 multi-service desk. Koerner 6th floor renovation Renovation is currently underway. Signage is posted on levels 4 and 5 advising users that there may be intermittent construction noise. Koerner […]
Koerner 6th Floor Renovations
The 6th floor of Koerner Library is being renovated for university administration offices. Materials on the 6th floor have been moved to either the 1st floor or the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. The current floor is also home to the Office of the Provost and Vice-President of Academic Affairs. […]
Construction and renovation updates
The Library is developing user-centred spaces and services to promote informal learning, study and reflection, collaboration and dialogue. We have a number of construction and renovation plans throughout the year to support the concurrent Library changes taking place with our collection moves and the creation of more enhanced student spaces. Music and media commons construction in […]
Renovations at Koerner Library
As part of the Library’s commitment to enhance student spaces, Koerner Library will be undergoing renovations on its third floor beginning late October. Completed renovations will feature more study areas, casual seating, and reference computers for student use. While construction is underway, students will be redirected to access other computer stations on other levels within […]