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UBC Library opens new Conservation Space in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre

UBC Library opens new Conservation Space in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre

By Anna Moorhouse on April 25, 2022

The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) is now home to UBC Library’s newest specialized space dedicated to the conservation, preservation and treatment of the library’s physical materials.

Posted in General | Tagged with Conservation Space, preservation, Preservation Week, spaces and services

Preserving information in the digital age

Preserving information in the digital age

By michelle blackwell on April 26, 2017

Bronwen Sprout, Head, Digital Programs and Services and Mimi Lam, Librarian, Digital Projects share some of the greatest challenges of digital preservation and how UBC Library is tackling these challenges in strategic ways.

Posted in General | Tagged with Archivematica, cIRcle, collections, preservation, Preservation Week

Architizer – University of British Columbia Library PARC

By Clare Yow on May 20, 2016

The Architizer blog covers UBC Library’s highly specialized PARC facility, built by DGBK Architects.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with archives, collections, Library PARC, links, Media coverage, preservation, records management

Preservation Week 2016

Preservation Week 2016

By Clare Yow on April 15, 2016

Celebrate this annual initiative by attending a webinar, tour or exhibit at UBC Library from April 25-29.

Posted in Events | Tagged with collections, preservation, Preservation Week

Pass It On: Preservation Week 2015 at UBC Library

Pass It On: Preservation Week 2015 at UBC Library

By Clare Yow on April 14, 2015

Preservation Week celebrates UBC Library’s acquisition of the Papal Bull with a series of talks and an exhibition.

Posted in Events | Tagged with collections, preservation, Preservation Week

Preserving collections for lifelong learning

Preserving collections for lifelong learning

By Library Communications on May 5, 2014

UBC Library preserves its physical and digital collections for current and future generations of scholars, researchers, students and lifelong learners.

Posted in General | Tagged with collections, Community Report, preservation, Rare Books and Special Collections, University Archives

Personal Histories are Community Histories

Personal Histories are Community Histories

By Jessica Woolman on April 23, 2014

Tell us about your personal collections and win!

Posted in Events, General | Tagged with collections, preservation

Pass it on: Preservation Week 2014 at UBC Library

Pass it on: Preservation Week 2014 at UBC Library

By Jessica Woolman on April 14, 2014

UBC Library is holding a series of events to highlight what we can do – individually and together – to preserve our personal and shared collections.

Posted in Events, General | Tagged with collections, Digital Initiatives, preservation, Preservation Week

Alvan Bregman in the Rare Books and Special Collections vault

Taking care of our collections

By Jessica Woolman on October 28, 2013

Library collections pose unique preservation challenges.

Posted in General | Tagged with Archivematica, collections, Digital Initiatives, preservation

Alvan Bregman learns about traditional book repair.

Global library collaboration with Peking University Library

By Library Communications on May 27, 2013

A collaboration between UBC Library and Peking University Library (PKU Library) heralds exchange of staff and expertise.

Posted in General | Tagged with books, collaboration, collections, community engagement, Community Report, Peking University Library, preservation, rare books, strategic plan

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