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Michelle BlackwellDirector, Communications & Marketing
UBC Library
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Anna Moorhouse
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UBC Library
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New security feature coming to UBC Library public workstations
On October 3rd, UBC Library is instituting a logout timer on all library public workstations as an added security measure for library users.
How UBC Library has provided safe study spaces on campus
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.
Drop-in Zoom Reference hours
UBC Library offers Drop-in Zoom Reference hours. Check availability for one-on-one virtual support from librarians.
Printing Pick-up Service
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.
Materials Pick-up Service
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.
New browser extension allows seamless access to UBC Library’s online resources
The Library Access browser extension provides access to UBC Library subscriptions from anywhere on the web.
How UBC Library is supporting the UBC community during the current COVID-19 outbreak
From online programming to sourcing electronic versions of print material, UBC Library is finding new ways to support students, faculty and staff in their work.
Walk station added to active workstation at Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
The new treadmill desk is a pilot project created in collaboration with UBC Recreation.
UBC alumnus Silvia Moreno-Garcia on her latest novel and her love of interlibrary loans
Moreno-Garcia’s novel Gods of Jade and Shadow was named one the best books of 2019 by NPR, The New York Public Library and BookRiot.
UBC Library now offering syllabus service to help instructors clear copyrighted course materials
The service aims to make copyright compliance as streamlined and easy for UBC faculty as possible.