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By phoebe chan on February 7, 2022
Experience history and #BeautifulBC at the tip of your pencil crayons. Our new digital colouring book features illustrated birds in nature that doubles as a calendar.
Posted in Carousel, Events, General | Tagged with BC History, birds, birds in nature, children's literature, collections, Digital Initiatives, links, open collections
By phoebe chan on November 5, 2021
UBC Thrive month is a time when we come together to explore ways to support our mental health. Colouring is an activity that can help you focus on the present and reduce stress. Try taking a break and check out our Digital Colouring Books
Posted in General | Tagged with BC History, collections, Digital Initiatives, open collections
By phoebe chan on August 3, 2021
A handful of UBC Librarians have shared some uplifting summer reads, listens and watches from history to mystery to accompany you through the summer season.
Posted in General | Tagged with collections, electronic resources, open collections, UBC Librarians Recommend
By Library Communications on July 28, 2021
UBC Library has launched a significant update to the Open Collections website that will enhance the findability and usability of items in the collections.
Posted in General | Tagged with open collections, service update
By phoebe chan on February 2, 2021
Experience history and #BeautifulBC at the tip of your pencil crayons with our new digital colouring book that doubles as a calendar. Celebrate #ColorOurCollections week with UBC Library’s ‘B.C. Historical Books’ themed digital colouring book.
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By Katya Roxas on June 23, 2020
From the latest adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel Emma to author Liu Cixin’s classic Three-Body Problem, this is the second instalment in a series of recommendations from UBC librarians and library staff.
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By Katya Roxas on May 12, 2020
In light of this challenging time, we have compiled recommendations from a handful of UBC librarians for you to watch, read and listen from home. The resources can all be found in UBC Library’s online collections.
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By Katya Roxas on March 26, 2020
Why are online formats important for library users? How does the library identify user needs? Discover UBC Library’s process that ensures that UBC’s e-resources are accessible.
Posted in General | Tagged with collections, electronic resources, links, open collections, video
By Katya Roxas on February 3, 2020
Experience history at the tip of your pencil crayons and celebrate #ColorOurCollections week with UBC Library’s ‘Maps and Landscapes’ themed digital colouring book series.
Posted in General | Tagged with collections, Digital Initiatives, links, open collections, Rare Books and Special Collections
By Katya Roxas on October 22, 2019
Experience history at the tip of your pencil crayons with our new ‘Maps and Landscapes’ themed digital colouring book series.
Posted in General | Tagged with collections, Digital Initiatives, links, open collections, Rare Books and Special Collections