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Season’s Greetings from UBC Library

By phoebe chan on December 15, 2025

This year marks the 100th anniversary of UBC Library. We can all take pride in this remarkable milestone. Reflecting on a century of research, teaching and learning, what stands out to me are the generations of dedicated people whose work has been the foundation of the Library.

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Message from the University Librarian: Announcing my retirement on June 30, 2026

By Dr. Susan E. Parker on November 10, 2025

Reflecting on eight years as UBC Library’s University Librarian.

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Season’s Greetings from UBC Library

By Library Communications on December 20, 2024

2024 was a year of exciting new beginnings at UBC Library. Across our branches and services—and alongside many partners—we launched innovative new initiatives, improved many of our spaces, welcomed new faces and so much more.

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Festive graphic of UBC students biking on campus during the winter holiday season.

Season’s Greetings from UBC Library

By Library Communications on December 19, 2023

On behalf of everyone at UBC Library, we wish you the very best during this holiday season.

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A statement announcing the passing of Phil Lind

By Library Communications on August 23, 2023

We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Philip B. Lind, a Canadian telecommunications icon and donor of the Phil Lind Klondike Gold Rush Collection.

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Season’s Greetings from UBC Library

By phoebe chan on December 20, 2022

On behalf of everyone at UBC Library, we wish you the very best during this holiday season.

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Dr. Susan E. Parker reappointed for a second term as University Librarian at UBC

By michelle blackwell on December 7, 2022

Dr. Parker joined UBC as University Librarian in 2017 and has been reappointed for a second five-year term, until August 2027.

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Season’s Greetings from UBC Library

By phoebe chan on December 21, 2021

This year, as we transitioned back to on-campus activity, UBC Library and its people faced new and unexpected challenges. I am so proud of how we served the UBC community and beyond during this time. Thank you to all of our friends, supporters, and library colleagues who have helped us to provide the expertise, collections […]

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