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UBC Library pilots new knowledge synthesis service at both campuses

By Anna Moorhouse on May 29, 2025

UBC Library is introducing a new pilot program that expands service for knowledge synthesis consultation and collaboration, now available to UBC researchers on both UBC’s Vancouver and Okanagan campuses.

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Behind the screens: How UBC Library contributes to virtual reference service AskAway

By Anna Moorhouse on January 13, 2025

For more than a decade, AskAway has been providing students, faculty, and staff with real-time, virtual access to research and reference support.

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Library service update regarding ASRS operations

By Anna Moorhouse on August 22, 2024

Starting August 20, 2024, UBC Library’s Automated Storage Retrieval System (ASRS) in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre resumes full operations.

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Library service update regarding fines, fees and loan periods

By Anna Moorhouse on July 30, 2024

Starting in August 2024, UBC Library is implementing changes to its loan policies and fines structure, which will affect all library users on both Vancouver and Okanagan campuses.

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Indigenous Community Borrower Card

More ways to get your Indigenous Community Borrower Card at UBC Library

By Anna Moorhouse on July 18, 2024

There are now more ways to get an Indigenous Community Borrower Card at UBC Library.

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New security feature coming to UBC Library public workstations

By Anna Moorhouse on September 28, 2023

On October 3rd, UBC Library is instituting a logout timer on all library public workstations as an added security measure for library users.

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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.

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Drop-in Zoom Reference hours

Drop-in Zoom Reference hours

By phoebe chan on February 26, 2021

UBC Library offers Drop-in Zoom Reference hours. Check availability for one-on-one virtual support from librarians.

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Printing Pick-up Service

Printing Pick-up Service

By Anna Moorhouse on December 10, 2020

The Library has launched a printing pick-up service to enable UBC students, faculty and staff to submit printing jobs to be picked up from the front desk at the Irving K. Barber Learning front desk during open hours, without booking a study space.

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Materials Pick-up Service

Materials Pick-up Service

By michelle blackwell on July 6, 2020

The Library has launched an on-campus pick-up service to enable UBC students, faculty and staff to access items in the collection that are not available in electronic formats.

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