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By Andrea Coutts on December 11, 2013
UBC Library student employees are frequently leaders in their areas of study, bringing fresh perspectives on emerging technologies and scholarship practices to the workplace.
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By Andrea Coutts on September 24, 2013
Students employed at UBC Library often find themselves working with unique materials and fascinating historic primary sources.
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By Andrea Coutts on September 23, 2013
Strong leaders are a significant asset for any organization, and UBC Library supports librarians as they pursue professional development.
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By Andrea Coutts on September 23, 2013
Working at a leading academic library means having access to new technologies, and plenty of opportunities to learn new skills.
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By Andrea Coutts on November 1, 2012
The latest updates from UBC Library appear in the BCLA Browser.
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By Jessica Woolman on October 15, 2012
Philanthropist Kay Chapman’s contributions will be remembered for years to come in the Chapman Learning Commons.
By Jessica Woolman on May 2, 2012
Dr. Irving K. Barber, the principal donor for the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and a passionate supporter of education and research in British Columbia, passed away on April 13, 2012. Dr. Barber was a visionary thinker with a strong commitment to strengthening BC, improving the quality of life for its residents and providing an […]
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By Jessica Woolman on June 30, 2011
A piece of UBC Library now resides in the tiny Dora Drinkwater Community Library on Denman Island, B.C.
By Jessica Woolman on June 20, 2011
Change is constant – in life, and in libraries. Indeed, in the 21st century, libraries of all stripes are grappling with new spaces and new technologies, and librarians are forging new roles in learning and research. UBC Library is taking steps to help its staff face the future. For example, a training program will enable […]
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By Jessica Woolman on May 11, 2011
As a boy, Tom Brittnacher was obsessed by transportation and maps – interests that ended up playing a pivotal role in his career choice. Brittnacher, UBC Library’s first Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Librarian, arrived last year to develop a new service to support research on campus with spatial analysis.In June, an opening reception was held […]
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