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UBC Library
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UBC Library pilots new knowledge synthesis service at both campuses
UBC Library is introducing a new pilot program that expands service for knowledge synthesis consultation and collaboration, now available to UBC researchers on both UBC’s Vancouver and Okanagan campuses.
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.
Behind the screens: How UBC Library contributes to virtual reference service AskAway
For more than a decade, AskAway has been providing students, faculty, and staff with real-time, virtual access to research and reference support.
UBC Library 2023/24 Senate Report
UBC Library’s annual Senate Report (2023/24) is now available. Read our highlights from the past fiscal year which include advancing research, learning and scholarship, engaging with communities, creating and delivering responsive collections, inspiring with innovative spaces and services, and stewarding the organization.
Library service update regarding ASRS operations
Starting August 20, 2024, UBC Library’s Automated Storage Retrieval System (ASRS) in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre resumes full operations.
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.
More ways to get your Indigenous Community Borrower Card at UBC Library
There are now more ways to get an Indigenous Community Borrower Card at UBC Library.
UBC Asian Library renovations create dynamic spaces for collaboration
UBC Asian Library has benefited from two substantial renovation projects on both the upper and main floors of the branch. The reimagined space includes extensive improvements to seating and study spaces, much needed repairs, and an overhaul of the book collection stacks and displays.
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.