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UBC Library opens new Conservation Space in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
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.
Koerner Library to install new study carrels on Levels 1 and 2 starting April 28
Koerner Library will be undergoing space improvements to install new study carrels on Levels 1 and 2 from Thursday, April 28, 2022 through Friday, May 27, 2022.
Nass Reading Room in IKBLC reopens with new quiet study spots and accessible group tables
UBC Library has reopened the Nass Reading Room following a much-anticipated space refresh. This quiet study space is located at the south end of Level 4 in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.
New DIY Media Studio enables UBC Library users to record high quality video and audio content
Want to start your own podcast? Editing a video for a project? The Chapman Learning Commons is now offering a full DIY Media studio that allows anyone in the UBC community to create unique digital content.
UBC Library and UBC Campus Security launch Theft Prevention Pilot campaign
As Library branches across the Vancouver campus reopen, the UBC Library and UBC Campus Security want to remind students to keep an eye on their belongings while using the library’s physical spaces.
Asian Library undergoing collection reorganization on lower level
Study space is now available on the upper level of the Asian Library, which is also in the process of a collection reorganization on the lower level.
UBC Library 2020/21 Senate Report
UBC Library’s annual Senate Report is now available. Read about our highlights from the past fiscal year, which include advancing research, learning and scholarship, engaging with communities, inspiring with innovative spaces and services and stewarding the organization. Learn how the library’s services, spaces and collections adapted to best serve the UBC campus community in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
UBC Library users can now pay their library fines and fees online
UBC Library’s new Online Fines Payment System (paynow.library.ubc.ca) launches today, simplifying the process of fine payments for all library users.
How UBC Library has delivered access to physical materials and virtual help
When UBC Library’s physical locations suddenly closed in March 2020, library users needed a way to access physical resources that were not available in electronic formats. In response, the Materials Pick-up Service launched.
How UBC Library has provided safe study spaces on campus
As one of the only study spaces currently open at UBC, the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) has been a popular campus destination for currently-registered students, faculty and staff with a valid UBC card.