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Strategic Direction:
Inspire with Innovative Spaces and Services
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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
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
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
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
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, Press releases | Tagged with Media coverage, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces, UBC Okanagan, UBC Okanagan Library
By Glenn Drexhage on October 25, 2012
The transformation of UBC Library is examined in a feature article in the Ubyssey. The article, entitled “Turning a Page: the changing role of the university library,” examines issues including electronic resources, digitization, collections management, space and budgetary issues, and more. Interview subjects include David Farrar, UBC’s Provost and Vice President Academic; Ingrid Parent, University Librarian; […]
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with changes, collections, digitization, electronic resources, Media coverage, spaces, spaces and services
By Jessica Woolman on August 1, 2012
The Research Commons will provide one-on-one consultations and workshops on thesis formatting as well as peer-led interdisciplinary research discussions for graduate students.
Posted in General | Tagged with graduate students, Koerner Library, Research Commons, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces
By Jessica Woolman on July 28, 2012
As the Library implements a number of concurrent changes to meet its strategic directions, we will share news and updates with our community of library users. Communication channels will include email correspondence, updates in Library publications, in-person meetings and presentations, and through web communications. Music Library relocation (June 14, 2013) Changes to St. Paul’s Hospital […]
Posted in General | Tagged with library changes, spaces, spaces and services
By Jessica Woolman on July 16, 2012
The new multi-service desk provides a range of services in one single location, and will be rolled out at other branches in early 2013.
Posted in Events | Tagged with Koerner Library, renovations, services, spaces, spaces and services
By Jessica Woolman on July 15, 2012
The Library is developing user-centred spaces and services to promote informal learning, study and reflection, collaboration and dialogue. We have a number of construction and renovation plans throughout the year to support the concurrent Library changes taking place with our collection moves and the creation of more enhanced student spaces. Music and media commons construction in […]
Posted in General | Tagged with construction, IKBLC, library changes, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces