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UBC Library Crawl 2026
New students are invited to join the UBC Library Crawl throughout the month of September and visit library locations across the UBC Vancouver campus. Pick up a map at the UBC Library Imagine Day booth on September 8 or from any library circulation desk until supplies run out. As you visit each branch, collect stamps […]
X̱wi7x̱wa Archives joins UBC’s archival research database
Xwi7x̱wa Archives has added its first two collections to Explore Archives , UBC’s online database of archival holdings.
X̱wi7x̱wa Library closed for renovations from June 4 to 16
The branch will be closed to the public during construction.
Library Crawl 2025
From September 2 to 5, get to know your library by visiting all 9 locations for a chance to win a prize.
X̱wi7x̱wa Library hires first archivist
When Jesse Carson joined Xwi7xwa Library earlier this year as its first full-time archivist, he was already familiar with some of the challenges—and the stacks of boxes—that awaited him.
10 Texts by Indigenous Authors of BC to Read for Orange Shirt Day
September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. To help us begin the conversation while honouring Survivors, UBC English Language & Literatures partnered with X̱wi7x̱wa Library to spotlight 10 texts written by local Indigenous Authors.
How changing a subject heading in UBC Library’s catalogue can support Indigenous research
If you’ve been searching UBC Library’s catalogue lately, you may notice a change that went live earlier this year.
More ways to get your Indigenous Community Borrower Card at UBC Library
There are now more ways to get an Indigenous Community Borrower Card at UBC Library.
More ways to get your Indigenous Community Borrower Card at UBC Library
The Indigenous Community Borrower Card provides holders with free access to the library’s resources and services.
How UBC Library is addressing the growing demand for Indigenous reference help
Basic Indigenous Reference Training is a new type of workshop developed by UBC Library to address the growing demand from all disciplines to learn more about Indigenous topics in coursework and research.