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Michelle BlackwellDirector, Communications & Marketing
UBC Library
Tel: 604 827 4831
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michelle.blackwell(at)ubc.ca
Library service update regarding daily overdue fines
A new fines policy shift will help UBC Library users make the most of the library’s extensive physical collections without the added worry of incurring fees on items that aren’t in immediate demand.
Book study space in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre beginning September 8
The space will be available Monday-Saturday, include access to desktop computers, printing and scanning and be organized to ensure safe physical distancing at all times.
UBC Library 2019/20 Senate Report
UBC Library’s annual Senate Report (2019/20) 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.
GIScience Workshop Series
GIScience is a new UBC Library Research Commons workshop series (July 30 to August 14) for graduate students who want to develop their digital scholarship skills.
UBC Library joins the HathiTrust Emergency Temporary Access Service
As part of our efforts to make our collections more easily accessible during this time, UBC Library is excited to announce our participation in the HathiTrust Emergency Temporary Access Service (ETAS).
Materials Pick-up Service
The Library has launched an on-campus pick-up service to enable UBC students, faculty and staff to access items in the collection that are not available in electronic formats.
The Chapman Learning Commons launches new resources to support remote learning
UBC Library’s Chapman Learning Commons (CLC) has been busy creating new and innovative resources for UBC students to access online.
Walk station added to active workstation at Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
The new treadmill desk is a pilot project created in collaboration with UBC Recreation.
UBC students share how the Library helps with their academic success
Without the Library is a student profile series, that welcomes the unique stories of UBC students and showcases how the Library helps shape their academic success and campus experience.
Gift to UBC Library to Transform Lillooet Room
The Lillooet Room, part of the Chapman Learning Commons in Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, has been renamed the Antonio and Marissa Peña Learning and Events Room.