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Upgrades and renovations to Level 2 of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre begin May 2022

Upgrades and renovations to Level 2 of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre begin May 2022

By michelle blackwell on May 12, 2022

The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre will undergo renovations to create a new gallery on Level 2, and environment upgrade to Rare Books and Special Collections. The work is expected to be completed in the summer of 2023.

Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with Gallery, IKBLC, renovations

Power shutdown in IKBLC and Law Library planned for May 29

Power shutdown in IKBLC and Law Library planned for May 29

By Anna Moorhouse on April 26, 2022

UBC Building Operations has scheduled a power shutdown that will impact the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) and Law Library on Sunday, May 29, 2022.

Posted in General | Tagged with closures, IKBLC, Law Library, service update

Nass Reading Room in IKBLC reopens with new quiet study spots and accessible group tables

Nass Reading Room in IKBLC reopens with new quiet study spots and accessible group tables

By Anna Moorhouse on October 19, 2021

UBC Library has reopened the Nass Reading Room following a much-anticipated space refresh. This quiet study space is located at the south end of Level 4 in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.

Posted in General | Tagged with IKBLC, spaces and services

New DIY Media Studio enables UBC Library users to record high quality video and audio content

New DIY Media Studio enables UBC Library users to record high quality video and audio content

By Library Communications on October 13, 2021

Want to start your own podcast? Editing a video for a project? The Chapman Learning Commons is now offering a full DIY Media studio that allows anyone in the UBC community to create unique digital content.

Posted in Carousel, General | Tagged with Chapman Learning Commons, IKBLC, spaces and services

How UBC Library has provided safe study spaces on campus

How UBC Library has provided safe study spaces on campus

By Anna Moorhouse on April 21, 2021

As one of the only study spaces currently open at UBC, the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) has been a popular campus destination for currently-registered students, faculty and staff with a valid UBC card.

Posted in General | Tagged with IKBLC, services, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces, Supporting the UBC Community during COVID-19

Dr. Lara Campbell wins the 2021 Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize for her examination of the complex history of suffrage in British Columbia.

Dr. Lara Campbell wins the 2021 Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize for her examination of the complex history of suffrage in British Columbia.

By Library Communications on March 8, 2021

Dr. Lara Campbell has won the Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize for outstanding Scholarly Book on British Columbia for her book A Great Revolutionary Wave: Women and the Vote in British Columbia.

Posted in Press releases | Tagged with Basil Stuart-Stubbs, Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize, IKBLC, support

New Downtown Eastside Research Access Portal takes collaborative approach to Open Access

New Downtown Eastside Research Access Portal takes collaborative approach to Open Access

By Anna Moorhouse on October 22, 2020

The DTES RAP provides access to research and research-related materials relevant to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside through an easy-to-use public interface.

Posted in General | Tagged with IKBLC, Open Access Week, UBC Learning Exchange

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 celebration of the richly diverse flora and fauna of Vancouver Island.

By michelle blackwell on March 2, 2020

Michael Layland wins the 2020 Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize for his book In Nature’s Realm: Early Naturalists Explore Vancouver Island.

Posted in Press releases | Tagged with Basil Stuart-Stubbs, Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize, IKBLC, support

UBC Library Vancouver branches closed due to winter weather conditions

UBC Library Vancouver branches closed due to winter weather conditions

By Becky Potvin on January 15, 2020

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.

Posted in General | Tagged with closures, hours, IKBLC, weather conditions

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre closed on January 9

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre closed on January 9

By Katya Roxas on January 9, 2020

UBC Library’s Irving K. Barber Learning Centre will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2020.

Posted in General | Tagged with closures, IKBLC

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