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By michelle blackwell on June 26, 2017
The upgrades, which began in February 2017, include new flooring, additional study spaces, improved lighting, upgraded furniture and additional electrical outlets with USB chargers.
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By michelle blackwell on June 22, 2017
Catron shares how she utilized UBC Library and its collections for her new memoir How to Fall in Love with Anyone.
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By Jessica Woolman on June 8, 2017
The exhibit looks at the topic of Canada’s 150 in relation to Indigenous peoples, and is open until August 30.
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By michelle blackwell on May 23, 2017
The award helps ensure that all B.C. Librarians have access to the professional development opportunities at the annual BCLA Conference.
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By michelle blackwell on April 18, 2017
On Saturday May 6, 2017, the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre will close between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. to facilitate maintenance work.
By Jessica Woolman on April 11, 2017
The Library celebrated the last day of term by handing out snacks and swag to UBC students – thank you to all who attended.
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By michelle blackwell on March 14, 2017
Open Education Week is a celebration of the global Open Education Movement. Its goal is to raise awareness about the movement and its impact on teaching and learning worldwide. Attend one of the many Open Education events at UBC and UBC Library throughout March. Art + Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-Thons Date & Location: […]
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By michelle blackwell on March 8, 2017
UBC Professor Emeritus Arthur J. Ray wins the 2017 Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize for Aboriginal Rights Claims and the Making and Remaking of History.
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By michelle blackwell on March 3, 2017
Meet Sarah and Laura, the student curators behind From Apple Pies to Astronauts, an alphabet book exhibition.
Posted in Events, General | Tagged with children's literature, exhibitions, exhibits, IKBLC, profile, Rare Books and Special Collections, SLAIS, student curators, students
By michelle blackwell on February 3, 2017
Exciting upgrades and renovations will be made to Irving K. Barber Learning Centre between February 6 and March 31, 2017.
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