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Dr. Susan E. Parker elected to the Association of Research Libraries’ Board of Directors

Dr. Susan E. Parker elected to the Association of Research Libraries’ Board of Directors

By michelle blackwell on October 16, 2020

Dr. Susan E. Parker, UBC’s University Librarian, is the only representative from a Canadian institution on the board. She will serve a three-year term until 2023.

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Sarah Dupont, Head, Xwi7xwa Library wins the 2019 COPPUL Outstanding Contribution Award

Sarah Dupont, Head, Xwi7xwa Library wins the 2019 COPPUL Outstanding Contribution Award

By michelle blackwell on July 20, 2020

The award recognizes exemplary contributions to the COPPUL consortium.

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Dr. Susan E. Parker elected to the Canadian Association of Research Libraries’ Board of Directors

Dr. Susan E. Parker elected to the Canadian Association of Research Libraries’ Board of Directors

By michelle blackwell on June 25, 2020

Dr. Susan E. Parker, UBC’s University Librarian, will serve as Director, Western Region Representative on the CARL Board of Directors until 2022.

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Take the 2019 Library Survey

Take the 2019 Library Survey

By Anna Moorhouse on February 25, 2019

This year, we’re opening up the survey to the entire UBC community! We want to hear about your experiences, regardless of how often you use the library.

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Calling all music lovers: five pianos in library locations across campus are waiting to be played

Calling all music lovers: five pianos in library locations across campus are waiting to be played

By michelle blackwell on November 1, 2018

Provided by Tom Lee Music, these pianos have the ability to plug in headphones and play in private, which makes them perfect for improvising or relaxing.

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Yamaha Piano from Tom Lee Music Enriches UBC Library

Yamaha Piano from Tom Lee Music Enriches UBC Library

By Clare Yow on December 8, 2016

A donation of an electronic silent piano from Tom Lee Music has greatly benefitted students at the Music, Art and Architecture Library. This article is a translation of the original Ming Pao Canada article.

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Recipients of 2016 Library Recognition Awards announced

Recipients of 2016 Library Recognition Awards announced

By Clare Yow on June 16, 2016

Three UBC Library employees have been recognized with the Employee Excellence, Unsung Hero, and Innovation Award.

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Unique gift brings music making to UBC Library

Unique gift brings music making to UBC Library

By Jessica Woolman on May 22, 2015

Users will soon enjoy the ability to try out an electronic piano in the Music, Art and Architecture Library

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UBC Library update – CPSLD Newsletter, Fall 2013

UBC Library update – CPSLD Newsletter, Fall 2013

By Glenn Drexhage on December 19, 2013

The conclusion of University Librarian Ingrid Parent’s presidency of IFLA and an update on the LibQUAL survey are highlighted in the Fall 2013 issue of the CPSLD Newsletter.  Other news covers the digitization of Canada’s oldest feminist periodical, the acquisition of the oldest book in UBC Library’s collections and more. The Library’s submission begins on […]

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Survey results guide UBC Library priorities

Survey results guide UBC Library priorities

By Andrea Coutts on November 15, 2013

A report summarizing results and priorities from the 2013 UBC Library LibQUAL+® survey has been released.

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