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The Music, Art and Architecture Library makes space improvements to select Level 4 study areas

The Music, Art and Architecture Library makes space improvements to select Level 4 study areas

By Anna Moorhouse on May 11, 2022

The Music, Art and Architecture (MAA) Library has made space improvements to areas of Level 4, creating additional study spaces and revitalizing the north and south walls with framed reproduction photographs that have a storied history.

Posted in General | Tagged with library spaces, Music Art and Architecture Library, renovation, spaces and services

The Book of Kells facsimile now on permanent display in UBC Library’s Ridington Room

The Book of Kells facsimile now on permanent display in UBC Library’s Ridington Room

By Anna Moorhouse on April 17, 2019

The Book of Kells facsimile, which was acquired by UBC Library’s Rare Book & Special Collections in 1990, now resides in a secure, purpose-built display case, accessible to the UBC community.

Posted in General | Tagged with acquisitions, collections, Music Art and Architecture Library, support

Calling all music lovers: five pianos in library locations across campus are waiting to be played

Calling all music lovers: five pianos in library locations across campus are waiting to be played

By michelle blackwell on November 1, 2018

Provided by Tom Lee Music, these pianos have the ability to plug in headphones and play in private, which makes them perfect for improvising or relaxing.

Posted in General | Tagged with agility, links, Music Art and Architecture Library, pianos, steward the organization, support, Tom Lee Music

Music, Art and Architecture Library project puts Canadiana on display

Music, Art and Architecture Library project puts Canadiana on display

By Library Communications on May 30, 2018

UBC Library’s Canadian Art Exhibition Catalogue collection has a new home in the Ridington Room.

Posted in General | Tagged with art, ASRS, exhibitions, IKBLC, Music Art and Architecture Library, support

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Annual music sale November 22

By Library Communications on November 9, 2017

Come to the annual Music Sale in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and grab some books, scores and CDs!

Posted in Events | Tagged with IKBLC, music, Music Art and Architecture Library

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Yamaha Piano from Tom Lee Music Enriches UBC Library

By Clare Yow on December 8, 2016

A donation of an electronic silent piano from Tom Lee Music has greatly benefitted students at the Music, Art and Architecture Library. This article is a translation of the original Ming Pao Canada article.

Posted in General | Tagged with agility, donation, links, Media coverage, Music Art and Architecture Library, pianos, support, Tom Lee Music

寂靜圖書館 擺進一台鋼琴 / A piano in the quiet library

By Clare Yow on November 24, 2016

Ming Pao Canada interviewed Kevin Madill, head of the Music, Art and Architecture Library, on use of their electronic silent piano by international students.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with community engagement, links, Media coverage, Music Art and Architecture Library, pianos

West Coast Expressions Exhibit Features BC Creatives

West Coast Expressions Exhibit Features BC Creatives

By Jasmine Devonshire on August 19, 2016

West Coast Expressions is a new exhibit is on display at Irving K Barber Learning Centre. The exhibit highlights eight influential British Columbia creative icons, spanning the industries of fine art, architecture and music.

Posted in General | Tagged with art, BCHDP, exhibitions, exhibits, Music Art and Architecture Library

Reading Week round-up

Reading Week activities round-up at UBC Library

By Clare Yow on February 3, 2016

Attend one of these workshops and exhibitions at UBC Library from February 15-19.

Posted in Events | Tagged with Asian Library, exhibitions, exhibits, Koerner Library, Music Art and Architecture Library, Rare Books and Special Collections, Research Commons, research learning and scholarship

Oscar Wilde

De Profundis: Speaking of Music

By Clare Yow on October 20, 2015

Attend a joint event with the School of Music and the Department of English on the fusion of the words of Oscar Wilde and music of Frederic Rzewski.

Posted in Events | Tagged with art, collections, community engagement, music, Music Art and Architecture Library, Rare Books and Special Collections

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