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Rare and Unique Chinese Collections draw International Praise
UBC’s renowned Asian Library and its rare and special collections continue to draw interest and praise from international scholars.
UBC Parent Campaign supports Experiential Student Learning
Parents continue to play an important role in their children’s education by funding collaborative student learning spaces at UBC Library. To celebrate their participation in the annual UBC Parent Campaign, the Library is hosting a reception and student panel discussion this fall. With the generous contributions made to the UBC Parent Campaign, students have […]
Dodson award advances staff careers and enhances learning
As a long time UBC Library employee, Suzanne Cates Dodson was keenly aware of the impact that Library staff have on the success of UBC students, researchers and faculty. Indeed, along with the Library’s collections and innovative spaces, staff are a vital resource for all Library users. Suzanne, who passed away in March, left a […]
Arthur Erickson bio wins Basil Stuart-Stubbs Book Prize
David Stouck’s biography of celebrated Vancouver architect Arthur Erickson is the recipient of the second annual Basil Stuart- Stubbs Prize for Outstanding Scholarly Book on British Columbia. The book prize was established in memory of bibliophile and former UBC Library Head, Basil Stuart-Stubbs, who passed away in 2012. At the award reception held in […]
100 Years in the Making
UBC Library will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2015, the same year that the University celebrates its centennial. Special programming for the campus community and Library users is being developed and implemented by a Library Centenary Working Group, chaired by Ingrid Parent, University Librarian. Ideas under consideration include a student digital shorts contest, a […]
Photo donation offers captivating glimpse into BC history
In April, Ingrid Parent, University Librarian hosted a celebration of the Uno Langmann Family Collection of B.C. Photographs, a fascinating photographic history donated by a long-time Vancouver art collector. The collection, valued at $1.2 million and given by Uno and Dianne Langmann and Uno Langmann Limited to UBC Library, features more than 18,000 rare and […]
UBC IT Help Desk in Koerner Library
A new service from UBC IT is now available, providing in-person technology support to students, faculty, staff and researchers.
Uno Langmann photo collection offers glimpse into B.C. history
More than 18,000 rare and unique photographs donated to UBC Library.
B.C. legislative history online
Explore B.C.’s past with the Sessional Papers, a new digital collection.
Reimagining Woodward Library: 50 Years in the Making
As Woodward Library looks forward to its 50th Anniversary, spaces are being reimagined to further advance its integrated partnerships with UBC science programs. Faculty and students in cross-disciplinary areas now have access to additional resources and increased opportunities for collaboration, thanks to the integration of several Library units into Woodward Library earlier this year. […]