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Collection Spotlight: UBC Library Resources Supporting Inclusive Classrooms

By epederso on August 30, 2024

We’re excited to present our new Collection Spotlight focused on Inclusion / Inclusive Education. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or just starting your teaching journey, these books offer valuable insights and practical strategies to foster inclusivity in your classroom. Beyond the featured new books, our library offers an Inclusive Classrooms booklist covering various aspects of […]

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Error when accessing Oxford Art/Music/Research Encyclopedia databases- “Unknown or Unusable Identity Provider”

By ryan regier on August 27, 2024

Users may see an “Unknown or Unusable Identity Provider” when accessing Oxford Art/Music/Research Encyclopedia databases
Oxford is working at resolving this issue, please use these links to access:
Oxford Music – https://www-oxfordmus…

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Japan in Focus: Part 3 – Exploring materials related to Meiji Restoration

By Lauren Wong on August 20, 2024

In Part 3 of our Japan in Focus series, we will explore materials in our open collections related to one of the most significant events in Japan: the Meiji Restoration 明治維新 (Meiji Ishin). Feel free to click on the images to enlarge them for a better view! What caused the Meiji Restoration? In 1853, Commodore […]

Posted in Carousel, Digitizers' Blog, Japan, Japanese Maps of the Tokugawa Era, meiji 150, Meiji Restoration, Yokohama | Read More | No Comments

Japan in Focus: Part 2 – Exploring materials related to Japanese Canadian during World War II

By Lauren Wong on August 6, 2024

Content Warning: This blog post features items that contain some outdated, racist, and derogatory language. This blog post follows the language guidelines set forth by Japanese Canadian Legacies, which can be found at this link. In this second part of our series “Japan in Focus”, we will delve into the materials within our open collections […]

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