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Amelia NezilDirector, Communications & Marketing
UBC Library
Tel: 604 822 5142
amelia.nezil(at)ubc.ca
Library service update to hold periods
Starting May 1, 2025, UBC Library is moving to a hold period of seven days for physical materials on both UBC’s Vancouver and Okanagan campuses.
Library service update regarding fines, fees and loan periods
Starting in August 2024, UBC Library is implementing changes to its loan policies and fines structure, which will affect all library users on both Vancouver and Okanagan campuses.
Koerner Library to replace carpet on Level 3 starting March 14
Koerner Library will be undergoing space improvements to install new carpet to an area on Level 3 from Thursday, March 14, 2024, through Friday, April 5, 2024.
New security feature coming to UBC Library public workstations
On October 3rd, UBC Library is instituting a logout timer on all library public workstations as an added security measure for library users.
Carpet replacement in IKBLC Level 2 planned for August 17 to September 1
The south wing of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) second floor will undergo carpet replacement from August 17 to September 1, 2023.
Leith Wheeler Lab at David Lam Library closed for space improvements from August 1 to 25
The Leith Wheeler Investment Research Lab at David Lam Library will be closed for space improvements from August 1 to 25.
Digital Media Lab at David Lam Library closed for space improvements from April 12 to 18
The Digital Media Lab at David Lam Library will be closed for space improvements from April 12 to 18.
IKBLC to upgrade Level 2 Learning Concourse
The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) is undergoing space improvements on the Level 2 Learning Concourse in the building’s south wing.
UBC Library subscription to Refworks will end on September 30
UBC Library’s subscription to the RefWorks citation management software will end on September 30, 2022. All users of the Legacy or ProQuest RefWorks are reminded to transfer their references to another citation management tool before that date.
Power shutdown in IKBLC and Law Library planned for May 29
UBC Building Operations has scheduled a power shutdown that will impact the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) and Law Library on Sunday, May 29, 2022.