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Meet Mayu Ishida, Reference Librarian at Woodward Library

Meet Mayu Ishida, Reference Librarian at Woodward Library

By Katya Roxas on June 11, 2020

Mayu Ishida shares what’s keeping her inspired during this unprecedented time and the unique path that has led to her work as UBC Library’s Reference Librarian at Woodward Library.

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Meet Kat McGrath, Renewals and Collections Librarian

Meet Kat McGrath, Renewals and Collections Librarian

By Katya Roxas on February 18, 2020

Before starting her career in librarianship, Kat pursued her dream to live self-sufficiently in the country. After working as a professional librarian for the past 30 years, Kat’s librarianship career led to her becoming UBC Library’s current Renewals and Collections Librarian.

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Meet Stephanie Savage, Scholarly Communications and Copyright Services Librarian at UBC Library

Meet Stephanie Savage, Scholarly Communications and Copyright Services Librarian at UBC Library

By Katya Roxas on December 3, 2019

After living in Montreal, Japan and Winnipeg, Stephanie returned to Vancouver, ready for the next step in her career as UBC Library’s Scholarly Communications and Copyright Services Librarian.

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Meet Lorne Madgett, e-Resources & Access Library Specialist at UBC Library

Meet Lorne Madgett, e-Resources & Access Library Specialist at UBC Library

By matt patton on September 9, 2019

Lorne Madgett has been with UBC since 1993, and is currently the e-Resources & Access Library Specialist in Collection Service at the Woodward Library.

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Meet Ya Min Wu, Chinese Rare Books Cataloguer at UBC Library

Meet Ya Min Wu, Chinese Rare Books Cataloguer at UBC Library

By Anna Moorhouse on June 18, 2019

Ya Min Wu has worked at UBC Library for the last five years. But his experience working with Chinese rare books goes back even earlier.

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2017 employee Recognition Award winners announced

2017 employee Recognition Award winners announced

By Jessica Woolman on June 29, 2017

Congratulations to the winners of this years Library Recognition Awards.

Posted in General | Tagged with awards, recognition, records management, Work with us

Ms. Susan E. Parker. Photo: Don Leibig, UCLA Photography

Susan E. Parker Named University Librarian at University of British Columbia

By Jessica Woolman on June 15, 2017

The appointment of Susan Parker as the new University Librarian was recently covered by the Association of Research Libraries News.

Posted in General, Media coverage | Tagged with links, University Librarian, Work with us

Meet Roxanne Kalenborn, Student Employee

Meet Roxanne Kalenborn, Student Employee

By Clare Yow on September 1, 2016

Learn about the work experiences of one Master of Library and Information Studies graduate student working at UBC Library.

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Spotlight on the Records Management Office

Spotlight on the Records Management Office

By Clare Yow on July 20, 2016

Learn how librarians and staff are providing a unified approach to information management at UBC.

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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.

Posted in Events, General | Tagged with assessment, awards, recognition, steward the organization, Work with us

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