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Oxford access issue – ‘Unknown or Unusable Identity Provider’

By ryan regier on September 26, 2023

UBC Users are seeing a ‘Unknown or Unusable Identity Provider’ when they try to access some Oxford databases such as Oxford Music Online or Oxford Research Encyclopedias. We are working to solve the issue as quickly as possible. As a workaround, place this URL text in from the the Oxford website address that you wish […]

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Lexis+ Training Sessions

By elimwong on September 21, 2023

Enhance your law school studies with Lexis+ Canada, a leading online legal research service for cases, legislation, secondary materials, and more.

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eResources moving to ServiceNow

By ryan regier on September 21, 2023

On Monday, September 25 2023 the Library eResources’ Team will begin using ServiceNow as our ticketing and workflow system. ServiceNow replaces JIRA as the tool eResources uses for tracking and communicating on reported eResource issues from patrons and library staff. This switch to ServiceNow means the eResources is now using the same ticketing system as […]

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Vancouver’s Feminist Punk Rockers of the 70’s and 80’s

By Jillian Gordon on September 19, 2023

Content warning: some of the articles use foul language and mention violence against women. Punk music and subculture may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Vancouver’s rich history. While Vancouver is the home of D.O.A., arguably one of the founding bands of the genre, the city’s vibrant and politically […]

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Highlighting student work

By cshriver on September 18, 2023

See which RBSC items students from Langara College selected to explore the geography of British Columbia during a summer class.

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Scholarly Communications and Copyright Office Impact Report 2022/23

By Leila Malkin on September 18, 2023

Recently the Scholarly Communications and Copyright Office released its 2022/2023 Impact and Activity Report, showcasing some of the year’s highlights and accomplishments.

For more information, or to share feedback please contact scholarly.comm…

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Collection Spotlight: Science Literacy Week, September 18-24, 2023

By epederso on September 15, 2023

This year’s theme is energy.

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Access issue with CCH Answer Connect

By ryan regier on September 6, 2023

We are seeing ongoing issues with CCH Answer Connect – https://resources.library.ubc.ca/page.php?details=cch-answerconnect&id=2412 not working for some users.
Some users will see a login screen prompting them for an email login which does not…

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Welcome New & Returning Students!

By elimwong on September 5, 2023

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Lessons from the Archives Collective

By cshriver on September 1, 2023

Guest blogger Matthew White explores queer political resistance in the 1970s and 1980s through the Archives Collective collection.

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