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How UBC Library is rethinking problematic Indigenous representations in children’s literature

How UBC Library is rethinking problematic Indigenous representations in children’s literature

By Anna Moorhouse on June 6, 2022

What do you do with problematic materials in a library collection—with books that are outdated, that perpetuate stereotypes, depict cultural appropriation, or include racism and other harmful elements?

Posted in General | Tagged with community engagement, Education Library, research learning and scholarship, teaching and learning, UBC Okanagan Library, Xwi7xwa Library

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Meet Jennifer Abel, Student Librarian at UBC Library and Jeopardy! contestant

By michelle blackwell on July 25, 2019

Jennifer shares her experience of appearing on Jeopardy! and why she thinks the librarian skillset makes them such successful competitors on the game show.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with Education Library, profile

Meet Wendy Traas, Reference Librarian at UBC Library

Meet Wendy Traas, Reference Librarian at UBC Library

By Anna Moorhouse on February 6, 2019

At UBC, Wendy Traas works primarily with the teacher candidates who come through the Faculty of Education, as well as graduate students and educational researchers.

Posted in General | Tagged with Education Library, librarians, profile

Education Library closed on Saturday, December 1

By Library Communications on November 13, 2018

The Education Library will be closed on Saturday, December 1 due to maintenance work going on in the Scarfe Building. Plan ahead to visit one of our other branches.

Posted in General | Tagged with closures, Education Library

Koerner and Education Library branch closures planned for Saturday, June 9

Koerner and Education Library branch closures planned for Saturday, June 9

By michelle blackwell on May 2, 2018

The Koerner and Education libraries will be closed Saturday, June 9 for a planned electrical shutdown related to scheduled maintenance. Plan ahead to visit one of our other branches.

Posted in General | Tagged with closures, Education Library, Koerner Library

17 great places to study at UBC

By Clare Yow on September 15, 2016

The Daily Hive highlights a number of Library spaces as ideal study spots at the University.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with Asian Library, Chapman Learning Commons, David Lam Library, Education Library, Koerner Library, Law Library, links, Media coverage, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces, Woodward Library, Xwi7xwa Library

Education Library celebration

Education Library celebration

By Jessica Woolman on July 22, 2015

The Education Library held a small centennial and renovation celebration last week.

Posted in General | Tagged with anniversary, collections, Education Library, renovations, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces

Education Library renovation

Education Library renovation

By Clare Yow on March 25, 2015

Beginning on April 1, Level 1 of the Education Library will be undergoing planned space improvements.

Posted in General | Tagged with changes, construction, Education Library, library changes, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces

Remembrance Day resources at UBC Library

Remembrance Day resources at UBC Library

By Glenn Drexhage on November 6, 2013

Attend UBC’s Remembrance Day ceremony, and explore a wide range of Remembrance Day resources at UBC Library.

Posted in General | Tagged with Chung Collection, cIRcle, Digital Initiatives, Education Library, Japanese Canadian history, Rare Books and Special Collections, Xwi7xwa Library

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