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UBC Library then and now

UBC Library then and now

By Andrea Coutts on September 9, 2013

The way we were, the way we are: UBC Library over the years.

Posted in General | Tagged with digital collections, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces

Top 12 reasons to connect with UBC Library

Top 12 reasons to connect with UBC Library

By Jessica Woolman on September 3, 2013

Students – start your term off on the right foot by exploring UBC Library!

Posted in General | Tagged with graduate students, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces, students, UBC Okanagan

Library access at Irving K. Barber Learning Centre

By Jessica Woolman on July 31, 2013

As of January 2, 2013, level two access to UBC Library in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre – which includes bookstacks and Library services in the north wing – will be relocated due to a renovation project. Users can access the library through gates on Level Four, via the central staircase or the elevator.  […]

Posted in General | Tagged with IKBLC, renovations, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces

Music and media commons construction in the Irving K. Barber Learning Commons (June 21)

By Jessica Woolman on June 21, 2013

Work is underway to construct new music and media commons spaces on Level 3 of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. Construction is scheduled for completion in mid-August. The new media commons spaces will feature: four high-tech, acoustically buffered multimedia rooms new student work counters in four bay windows carrels that will house Mac computers and […]

Posted in General | Tagged with construction, IKBLC, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces

Parents campaign supports sophisticated study spaces

Parents campaign supports sophisticated study spaces

By Jessica Woolman on June 4, 2013

For students today, UBC Library is more than a quiet place to study.

Posted in General | Tagged with donation, spaces, spaces and services, start an evolution, student spaces

Students using the renovated Koerner Library space

Tectonic shifts in Library spaces

By Library Communications on May 27, 2013

UBC Library is reimagining its spaces as student learning becomes more group-focused and multidisciplinary.

Posted in General | Tagged with Community Report, our users, renovations, spaces, spaces and services, strategic plan, UBC Okanagan

Library changes: update on hospital libraries

Library changes: update on hospital libraries

By Jessica Woolman on April 17, 2013

Update on St. Paul’s Library and BC Children’s and Women’s Health Centre (Hamber) Library.

Posted in General | Tagged with changes, library changes, spaces, spaces and services

Koerner renovation update

By Jessica Woolman on January 24, 2013

Koerner Library is undergoing renovation and maintenance during the spring. There will be intermittent noises associated with these projects; as such, ear plugs are available at the level 3 multi-service desk. Koerner 6th floor renovation Renovation is currently underway. Signage is posted on levels 4 and 5 advising users that there may be intermittent construction noise. Koerner […]

Posted in General | Tagged with construction, Koerner Library, renovations, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces

Frequently Asked Questions about Library Changes

By Jessica Woolman on November 16, 2012

Faculty, students and staff have asked a number of questions related to UBC Library’s decision to consolidate its services and collections. Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions are provided below; we will continue to add to these as updates become available. Student-specific FAQ FAQs about St. Paul’s Hospital Library and BC Children’s […]

Posted in General | Tagged with hospital libraries, library changes, renovations, Robson Square, spaces, spaces and services

A view of the new single service desk at UBC's refurbished Okanagan Library.

UBC’s refurbished Okanagan Library officially opens

By Glenn Drexhage on October 29, 2012

  The handsome, refurbished Library at UBC’s Okanagan campus has officially opened. Highlights of the $1.4-million renovation include increased student seating and new amenities; read the media releaseto find out more this great new space. The opening also received media coverage in the Okanagan. Check out “UBCO library upgrade enhances teaching and research” in the […]

Posted in General, Media coverage, Press releases | Tagged with spaces, spaces and services, student spaces, UBC Okanagan, UBC Okanagan Library

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