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UBC Librarians Recommend: Ideas for your next read, watch or listen from our online collections
In light of this challenging time, we have compiled recommendations from a handful of UBC librarians for you to watch, read and listen from home. The resources can all be found in UBC Library’s online collections.
Behind the scenes: UBC Library’s electronic resources
Why are online formats important for library users? How does the library identify user needs? Discover UBC Library’s process that ensures that UBC’s e-resources are accessible.
LexisNexis subscription re-established
The LexisNexis database provides access to over 10,000 news, business, and legal sources.
New Evidence-based strategies for eBook purchasing
UBC Library is participating in four large multidisciplinary usage-based eBook programs in 2016.
Trial resources available online
New trial resources in the social sciences are available this fall.
New Trial Resource – NK News
News and articles from North Korea are now available for trial access until April 9, 2015.
Three BC universities provide provincial-wide access to research materials
BC residents now have free perpetual access to Gale Digital Archive Collections, a database of nearly 200 million pages of digital historical content.
Russian resources trial extended
Two Russian trial resources are being extended into February 2015 due to positive reception from students, faculty and staff.
BIRS and UBC collaborate to create mathematical video archive
Math scholars can now access workshops and lectures from the renowned Banff International Research Station for Mathematical Innovation and Discovery (BIRS).
New film electronic resources trials
Film lovers will rejoice at two film streaming resources on trial until December.