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By Jessica Woolman on March 28, 2012
On Saturday, March 31, the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) East Mall entrance will have limited access from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. due to a film shoot. The film crew is scheduled to be on-site from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday. The main entrance will be decorated as a hospital entrance, […]
By Glenn Drexhage on February 21, 2012
Articles about a petition to open the Irving K. Learning Centre on a 24/7 continual basis have appeared in the Ubyssey, UBC’s student newspaper, in November 2011 and February 2012. The story also was also featured on the site of News1130. The Learning Centre is currently open on a 24/7 basis during exam periods.
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By Glenn Drexhage on January 17, 2012
Photo of past Live-in for Literacy campers by Martin Dee
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By Glenn Drexhage on December 5, 2011
Photo credit: Ruth Beer
Posted in Events, General | Tagged with art exhibitions, exhibitions, IKBLC
By Glenn Drexhage on November 10, 2011
The Learning Commons in BC showcases the transformation of traditional academic libraries to the learning commons model. The video below includes a sampling from elementary and secondary schools to post-secondary institutions – including the Chapman Learning Commons at UBC. The video helps explain how the environment and services provided in a learning commons setting is […]
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By Glenn Drexhage on August 15, 2011
An exhibit produced by two UBC graduate students is now on display in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. The Pose Stands for Potentiality – featuring works by Jordy Hamilton and curated by Toby Lawrence – juxtaposes UBC’s presidential portraits with a series of smaller works, fostering a conversation between contemporary and traditional forms of […]
By Glenn Drexhage on June 6, 2011
Simon Neame has been selected as the new Director of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. Simon began his library career after obtaining a Master of Library and Information Studies from the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies at UBC. He started as a Reference Librarian at Kwantlen Polytechnic University Library. From there, he joined […]
By Glenn Drexhage on May 20, 2011
Generation:1 is an exhibit at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre that showcases the artworks of local Asian Canadian artists. Since 1996, the Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society has endeavoured to explore the diversity of Asian Canadian life and culture and promote the discussion of relevant issues and concerns within and beyond the Asian-Canadian community. 2011 […]
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By Glenn Drexhage on April 11, 2011
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By Glenn Drexhage on March 28, 2011
In March 2010, UBC Library completed its third LibQUAL survey, which assesses user satisfaction with our services, collections and spaces. This helps us compare current perceptions of services with those from earlier surveys. UBC Library took significant steps to respond to gaps identified in 2009. This latest survey identified new issues, and we have continued […]
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