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University Librarian receives honorary fellow award

University Librarian receives honorary fellow award

By Jessica Woolman on August 20, 2015

UBC’s Ingrid Parent has received an award from the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, recognizing her global engagement.

Posted in General | Tagged with awards, IFLA, libraries, University Librarian

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UBC Library signs Lyon Declaration

By Andrea Coutts on October 1, 2014

UBC Library is the latest academic research library to have signed the Lyon Declaration on Access to Information and Development.

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Season’s Greetings from UBC Library

Season’s Greetings from UBC Library

By Ingrid Parent on December 12, 2013

University Librarian Ingrid Parent reflects on the highlights of 2013 at UBC Library.

Posted in General | Tagged with awards, IFLA, Indigitization, LOOC, medieval manuscript, seasons greetings

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“Libraries: A Force to Transform Societies” published in Biblioasia

By Glenn Drexhage on July 1, 2013

An article by Ingrid Parent, UBC’s University Librarian and President of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (2011-2013), appears in the July-September 2013 issue of Biblioasia (Vol. 9, Issue 2).  The piece, entitled “Libraries: A Force to Transform Societies,” begins on page 9 of the publication.     

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with digitization, IFLA, Media coverage, technology

UBC Library update in CPSLD Newsletter

By Glenn Drexhage on June 12, 2012

The latest on UBC Library appears in the Spring 2012 issue of the CPSLD Newsletter, published on behalf of the Council of Post Secondary Library Directors, British Columbia. Scroll to page 27 for the UBC entry – which includes a tribute to Irving K. Barber, an update on the Library’s new Community Report, notable film donations […]

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with ALADN, BCHDP, Community Report, copyright, Halleran Collection, IFLA, Irving K. Barber, Media coverage, Videomatica

Indigenous Knowledges meeting at UBC

Indigenous Knowledges meeting at UBC

By Jessica Woolman on April 13, 2012

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Presidential meeting is happening this weekend at the First Nations House of Learning. The theme of the international meeting is on a topic of growing importance and interest in the world of culture and information: Indigenous Knowledges: Local priorities, Global contexts. This meeting will be the opportunity […]

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UBC Annual Review features University Librarian

By Glenn Drexhage on November 30, 2011

UBC’s Annual Review is now available as an online-only publication. Highlights include Ingrid Parent, UBC’s University Librarian, becoming the first Canadian to be appointed as the President of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. To read more about this story, proceed to the Milestones tab and select August 2011.  

Posted in General | Tagged with IFLA, Media coverage, University Librarian

UBC Library update in CPSLD Newsletter

By Glenn Drexhage on November 29, 2011

An update on UBC Library appears in the fall 2011 issue of the CPSLD Newsletter, published on behalf of the Council of Post Secondary Library Directors, British Columbia. Check out the update on pages 21-23 for the latest on the B.C. Historical Newspapers Project, the B.C. History Digitization Program, UBC’s fundraising and alumni engagement campaign […]

Posted in General | Tagged with BC Historical Newspapers Program, BCHDP, copyright, IFLA, Media coverage, Rare Books and Special Collections, Small Business Accelerator (SBA), start an evolution

Media coverage: UBC’s University Librarian becomes IFLA President

By Glenn Drexhage on August 31, 2011

On August 18, Ingrid Parent – UBC’s University Librarian – became the first Canadian President of the International Association of Library Associations and Institutions. This appointment has received much media coverage, with articles appearing in the Vancouver Sun, the Vancouver Courier, the Tyee, Quill & Quire and the Epoch Times (Chinese-language version only). Ingrid was […]

Posted in General | Tagged with IFLA, libraries, Media coverage

UBC’s University Librarian first Canadian to head global group

By Glenn Drexhage on August 23, 2011

Ingrid Parent, UBC’s University Librarian, has become the first Canadian to head the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). This organization has been the global voice of the library and information profession for more than eight decades. You can find out more by viewing the UBC press release here.

Posted in General, Press releases | Tagged with IFLA, libraries

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