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Koerner Library begins renovation on north side of Level 2
Koerner Library will be undergoing renovations on the north side of Level 2 to prepare a dedicated space for Education Collection materials.
The George Bowering Modernists and Postmodernists Collection creates a new immersive literary experience at UBC Library
UBC Library is excited to announce the installation of the George Bowering Modernists and Postmodernists Collection.
X̱wi7x̱wa Library closed for renovations from June 4 to 16
The branch will be closed to the public during construction.
Behind-the-scenes: UBC Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections and University Archives upgrades
Construction is well underway on several significant UBC Library Rare Books and Special Collections and University Archives projects.
UBC Library 2024/25 Senate Report
UBC Library’s annual Senate Report (2024/25) 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.
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.