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RBSC gems revealed in the Ubyssey
RBSC is located on Level 1 of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. Photo © Lara Swimmer Photography Five special items from UBC Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC) are highlighted in the Ubyssey, UBC’s student newspaper. These fascinating finds include a letter from Napoleon Bonaparte; Uncle Jim’s Canadian Nursery Rhymes; the Olive Allen Biller collection; an […]
Lost Canadians event
Join us for a discussion on citizenship and what it means to be Canadian.
Supporting peer-to-peer learning in today’s libraries
As a Library Advisory Board member, Sandra Cawley believes that in today’s academic libraries are catalysts for change—change that physically transforms learning spaces, the research process, and the information available to students. “Libraries need to anticipate and be proactive in helping navigate the student experience, “she said recently in a phone interview. Cawley is […]
Student needs drive changes to Library spaces
Students returning to campus this fall noticed some big changes at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC). Over the past year, the Library has transformed its reference and circulation desk, added additional space for partnership programs and welcomed the Music Library collections and services to the building. The renamed Music, Art and Architecture […]
IKBLC construction noise alert (Dec. 10)
This is a notice that a construction crew will begin drilling through the concrete floor on Level 3 (Qualicum Room) of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre on the morning of Thursday, December 20. This work will continue on and off during daytime open hours until December 31. At times this will be noisy and disruptive. […]
Stress Less for Exam Success
Take some time this week to relax as part of your studying strategy.
Richard Wagamese author reading
The Ojibway author of Indian Horse will be reading at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.
Visit UBC Library’s standout spots
Whether you are on campus for a day or an hour, the Library has much for you to discover.
Reconciliation at the Library
The Library is contributing to the campus-wide initiative by highlighting Indian Residential Schools in different contexts.
Library access at Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
As of January 2, 2013, level two access to UBC Library in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre – which includes bookstacks and Library services in the north wing – will be relocated due to a renovation project. Users can access the library through gates on Level Four, via the central staircase or the elevator. […]