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New Downtown Eastside Research Access Portal takes collaborative approach to Open Access
The DTES RAP provides access to research and research-related materials relevant to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside through an easy-to-use public interface.
Michael Layland wins the 2020 Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize for his celebration of the richly diverse flora and fauna of Vancouver Island.
Michael Layland wins the 2020 Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize for his book In Nature’s Realm: Early Naturalists Explore Vancouver Island.
UBC Library Vancouver branches closed due to winter weather conditions
UBC Library Vancouver branches will be closed on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 due to winter weather conditions. The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre building will remain open, however, service points will be closed. Please refer to UBC.ca for additional updates.
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre closed on January 9
UBC Library’s Irving K. Barber Learning Centre will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2020.
Join us for the 10th annual UBC Library United Way Spelling Bee
We’re getting ready to kick off the 10th annual UBC Library United Way Spelling Bee on Thursday, October 17.
Chung Milestone: 10,000th Visitor!
The Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung Collection exhibition at Rare Books and Special Collections has welcomed its 10,000th visitor!
Gift to UBC Library to Transform Lillooet Room
The Lillooet Room, part of the Chapman Learning Commons in Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, has been renamed the Antonio and Marissa Peña Learning and Events Room.
Photography exhibition brings diverse views about Vancouver’s DTES to the UBC community
UBC Library has partnered with local non-profit 2 Paycheques Away.. to bring an exceptional and striking photography exhibit to two library locations.
Join us for an introductory tour of the Puban Collection at Rare Books and Special Collections
In honour of the 60th anniversary of the Library’s acquisition of the Puban Collection, Rare Books and Special Collections will be hosting bi-weekly tours highlighting items from the Puban Collection throughout the summer, starting July 9.
Emerging Media Lab’s new home in UBC Library brings tools for learning to a wider audience
Visit the newest location of UBC’s Emerging Media Lab located on Level 1 of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.