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By Linda Ong on January 10, 2014
As a Library Advisory Board member, Sandra Cawley believes that in today’s academic libraries are catalysts for change—change that physically transforms learning spaces, the research process, and the information available to students. “Libraries need to anticipate and be proactive in helping navigate the student experience, “she said recently in a phone interview. Cawley is […]
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By Jessica Woolman on January 10, 2014
Students returning to campus this fall noticed some big changes at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC). Over the past year, the Library has transformed its reference and circulation desk, added additional space for partnership programs and welcomed the Music Library collections and services to the building. The renamed Music, Art and Architecture […]
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By Jessica Woolman on December 10, 2013
This is a notice that a construction crew will begin drilling through the concrete floor on Level 3 (Qualicum Room) of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre on the morning of Thursday, December 20. This work will continue on and off during daytime open hours until December 31. At times this will be noisy and disruptive. […]
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By Andrea Coutts on September 9, 2013
The way we were, the way we are: UBC Library over the years.
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By Jessica Woolman on September 3, 2013
Students – start your term off on the right foot by exploring UBC Library!
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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. […]
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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 […]
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By Jessica Woolman on June 4, 2013
For students today, UBC Library is more than a quiet place to study.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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