News Contacts
Michelle BlackwellDirector, Communications & Marketing
UBC Library
Tel: 604 827 4831
Cell: 647 688 3856
michelle.blackwell(at)ubc.ca
Anna Moorhouse
Communications & Marketing Manager
UBC Library
anna.moorhouse(at)ubc.ca
Frequently asked questions for students
Research libraries across North America are evolving to suit user needs and services, and UBC Library is no exception. As part of its strategic plan and budgetary forecast, UBC Library has announced a number collection and service consolidations at various campus branches and sites. While this process began in May 2012 and will take three […]
Frequently Asked Questions about Library Changes
Faculty, students and staff have asked a number of questions related to UBC Library’s decision to consolidate its services and collections. Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions are provided below; we will continue to add to these as updates become available. Student-specific FAQ FAQs about St. Paul’s Hospital Library and BC Children’s […]
Survey results released: UBC Hospital Library usage (Nov. 14)
UBC is reviewing the service models of two hospital libraries located at St. Paul’s Hospital (St. Paul’s Hospital Library) and at the Children’s and Women’s Hospital (Hamber Library). During the summer, a working group from the two departments reviewed the current service model for UBC’s hospital libraries and conducted a survey of the UBC user […]
Collections move update – Robson Square branch
UBC Library’s Robson Square branch closed on August 31. Two of its most accessed services – online access to Library collections and book and article deliveries – are continuing, as is the popular Robson Reading Series. Other services including reference assistance will continue to be available online or at Point Grey campus libraries.
Update on Hospital Libraries Service Models and Integrated Science Library (Sept. 4)
The following message was released to UBC Library staff and to the Faculty of Medicine faculty and staff through their e-newsletter, The Link. Thank you to UBC faculty and students who took the time to complete a user survey that was released in August. The survey closed on August 19 and the results are currently […]
Update on St. Paul’s and Hamber Hospital Libraries Service Models (Aug. 2)
The following message was released to UBC Library staff and to the Faculty of Medicine faculty and staff through their e-newsletter, The Link. UBC Library is working with the Faculty to Medicine to explore a new service delivery model for St Paul’s hospital library and the Hamber Library (at BC Children’s’ and Women’s hospital). Over […]
Library changes: communications
As the Library implements a number of concurrent changes to meet its strategic directions, we will share news and updates with our community of library users. Communication channels will include email correspondence, updates in Library publications, in-person meetings and presentations, and through web communications. Music Library relocation (June 14, 2013) Changes to St. Paul’s Hospital […]
Collection moves
As part of the Library’s organizational changes, there will be a number of collection moves at various branches. The moves reflect a more consolidated approach to collections, grouping information and materials in an integrated manner to reflect the multidisciplinary nature of our students, researchers, and faculty. As these collection moves take place, the Library will […]
Construction and renovation updates
The Library is developing user-centred spaces and services to promote informal learning, study and reflection, collaboration and dialogue. We have a number of construction and renovation plans throughout the year to support the concurrent Library changes taking place with our collection moves and the creation of more enhanced student spaces. Music and media commons construction in […]