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Meet Hannah McKendry, Conservation Technician at UBC Library

Meet Hannah McKendry, Conservation Technician at UBC Library

By matt patton on August 4, 2022

Learn how priceless collections at UBC Library are preserved and protected in the library’s new Conservation Space. Hannah McKendry, Conservation Technician, shares her story.

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Meet Kimberly Fama, Reference Librarian at UBC Library

Meet Kimberly Fama, Reference Librarian at UBC Library

By matt patton on June 2, 2022

Kimberly Fama shares her story on how she enjoys thinking outside the box when it comes to engaging with students at the library. Learn how she leverages the power of TikTok and Instagram to help students access e-resources and more.

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Meet Emma MacFarlane, Learning Commons Coordinator at UBC Library

Meet Emma MacFarlane, Learning Commons Coordinator at UBC Library

By matt patton on December 8, 2021

Learn how the Chapman Learning Commons team develop and deliver various programs and services to students and community members. Emma MacFarlane, Learning Commons Coordinator, shares her story.

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Meet Linda Wensveen, Library Specialist, Borrower Services at UBC Library

Meet Linda Wensveen, Library Specialist, Borrower Services at UBC Library

By matt patton on June 3, 2021

Learn how UBC Library course reserve systems have evolved over the years. Linda Wensveen, Library Specialist, Borrower Services, shares her story.

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Meet Lisa Larkins, e-Resources Licensing Specialist at UBC Library

Meet Lisa Larkins, e-Resources Licensing Specialist at UBC Library

By matt patton on May 13, 2021

Learn how UBC Library Collections Services made printed musical scores accessible via an app. Lisa Larkins, e-Resources Licensing Specialist, shares her story.

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Meet Katherine Kalsbeek, Head, Rare Books & Special Collections at UBC Library

Meet Katherine Kalsbeek, Head, Rare Books & Special Collections at UBC Library

By matt patton on April 29, 2021

Katherine Kalsbeek shares what it’s like to acquire, manage and preserve rare books and special collections at UBC Library.

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Meet Mayu Ishida, Reference Librarian at Woodward Library

Meet Mayu Ishida, Reference Librarian at Woodward Library

By Katya Roxas on June 11, 2020

Mayu Ishida shares what’s keeping her inspired during this unprecedented time and the unique path that has led to her work as UBC Library’s Reference Librarian at Woodward Library.

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Meet Kat McGrath, Renewals and Collections Librarian

Meet Kat McGrath, Renewals and Collections Librarian

By Katya Roxas on February 18, 2020

Before starting her career in librarianship, Kat pursued her dream to live self-sufficiently in the country. After working as a professional librarian for the past 30 years, Kat’s librarianship career led to her becoming UBC Library’s current Renewals and Collections Librarian.

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Meet Stephanie Savage, Scholarly Communications and Copyright Services Librarian at UBC Library

Meet Stephanie Savage, Scholarly Communications and Copyright Services Librarian at UBC Library

By Katya Roxas on December 3, 2019

After living in Montreal, Japan and Winnipeg, Stephanie returned to Vancouver, ready for the next step in her career as UBC Library’s Scholarly Communications and Copyright Services Librarian.

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Meet Lorne Madgett, e-Resources & Access Library Specialist at UBC Library

Meet Lorne Madgett, e-Resources & Access Library Specialist at UBC Library

By matt patton on September 9, 2019

Lorne Madgett has been with UBC since 1993, and is currently the e-Resources & Access Library Specialist in Collection Service at the Woodward Library.

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