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Reading at the Seed Library: Pollinators

Blog written by Rachael Huegerich March 31, 2024 Pollinators like bees, butterflies, wasps, hoverflies, and hummingbirds are vital within BC ecosystems. Fortunately, there are lots of ways your garden can attract pollinators. Want to read more about these important creatures? Check out the display at the seed lending library at the Education Library, just past […]

Giving Day 2025

On UBC Giving Day, April 3, we invite you to help keep UBC Library a vibrant hub of knowledge and inspiration. Join us in fostering a strong library that will continue to serve the UBC community and beyond for generations to come.

Introducing the Phil Lind Klondike Gold Rush Collection!

We are excited to announce the launch of a long-awaited addition to our Open Collection: the Phil Lind Klondike Gold Rush Collection! Donated to the UBC Library in 2020 by UBC alumnus Philip B. Lind, the collection is an extraordinary collection of photographs, maps, books, artifacts, and other unique materials that document the events and […]

New Books at the Law Library – 25/03/25

LAW LIBRARY reference room (level 2): KE850 .K25 2024 B. Kain, Good Faith in Canadian Contract Law (LexisNexis Canada, 2024). LAW LIBRARY level 3: KE3365 .K435 2024 N. Keith, Safety on Trial: Understanding and Improving Workplace Safety Law in Canada (…

UBC Library digitizes the Phil Lind Klondike Gold Rush Collection

UBC Library has made the Phil Lind Klondike Gold Rush Collection openly accessible through Open Collections, publishing a digitized version of the collection online.

New French language resources at Education Library

UBC Education Library’s collection of French-language resources underwent a significant revitalization this year.

Reading at the Seed Library: Creativity in the Garden

Blog written by Rachael Huegerich March 17, 2024 Art, play, and imagination flourish alongside seedlings in the garden! Cooking, dyeing, crafting, game playing, and daydreaming are only some of the possibilities. Find creative inspiration at the seed library display at the Education Library. You can find the seed library just past the reference desk—or learn […]

After 64 years, book finally returned to UBC Library

In January, UBC Library received an unexpected package containing a 1931 edition of the book Camping and Woodcraft, a letter explaining the borrower’s tardiness and a $100 cheque.

Celebrating New Year Traditions at the Asian Library

On Sunday, February 16th, the UBC Asian Library welcomed children and families for Kids Take Over UBC 2025. This year’s theme, “Bridges Across Time, Seasons, and Cultures in Asia,” was presented in collaboration with Nitobe Memorial Garden and Chung | Lind Gallery. As part of this theme, the library has created a special display showcasing […]

Kids Take Over UBC 2025: Event Recap

On Sunday February 16th, the UBC Asian Library welcomed kids and families to campus for Kids Take Over UBC 2025! This year’s theme was Bridges Across Time, Seasons, and Cultures in Asia, in collaboration with the Nitobe Gardens and the Chung | Lind Gallery. We had approximately 520 guests visit us between 11am-4pm to participate […]