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Amelia NezilDirector, Communications & Marketing
UBC Library
Tel: 604 822 5142
amelia.nezil(at)ubc.ca
Behind the screens: How UBC Library contributes to virtual reference service AskAway
For more than a decade, AskAway has been providing students, faculty, and staff with real-time, virtual access to research and reference support.
Library service update regarding ASRS operations
Starting August 20, 2024, UBC Library’s Automated Storage Retrieval System (ASRS) in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre resumes full operations.
Library service update regarding fines, fees and loan periods
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.
More ways to get your Indigenous Community Borrower Card at UBC Library
There are now more ways to get an Indigenous Community Borrower Card at UBC Library.
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.