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Tracing the History of Sandon Ghost Town through UBC’s Open Collections

By Minghui Zhou on April 16, 2026

Have you heard of Sandon, a historic former silver mining town, now known as a ghost town? If you’re traveling through the Kootenay region these days, it’s definitely one of the most popular heritage tourism sites to visit. As you set out on a scenic wilderness drive, winding along a rugged and twisting road, you’ll […]

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Kanako Nishi Book Display: Over Two Decades of Storytelling 

By antheakm on April 15, 2026

In celebration of Japanese author 西加奈子 Kanako Nishi’s upcoming book talk at the UBC Asian Centre on April 24th, the Asian Library presents a display featuring a selection of her works from our collection. This display spans over two decades of writing …

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New Books at the Law Library – 26/04/14

By Law Library on April 14, 2026

LAW LIBRARY learning commons (level 2): KE183 .D84 2023
N. McCormack, Pocket Dictionary of Canadian Law, 6th ed (Thomson Reuters, 2023).

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Chung | Lind Gallery offers free weekly tours of two exceptional collections

By Anna Moorhouse on April 14, 2026

The Chung | Lind Gallery is pleased to announce that drop-in tours are now available every Wednesday.

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2026 UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research winners announced

By Library Communications on April 9, 2026

UBC Library is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.

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Dr. Dale Askey appointed University Librarian

By Anna Moorhouse on April 8, 2026

This appointment reflects UBC’s continued commitment to advancing the Library as a cornerstone of research, teaching, and learning.

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New Books at the Law Library – 26/04/07

By Law Library on April 7, 2026

LAW LIBRARY reference room (level 2): KE1328 .H37 2024
C. Harvey & D. MacPherson, Agency and Partnership Law Primer, 6th ed (Thomson Reuters, 2024).

LAW LIBRARY reference room (level 2): KE5325 .M33 2024
B. McIsaac, K. Klein & S. Brown, T…

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Surviving Exam Season Display

By Law Library on April 7, 2026

Surviving Exam Season display in the Law Library

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In cIRcle: Slocan History Series

By cIRcle Office on April 7, 2026

Photo courtesy: Beginnings of the Bosun Ranch : reminiscences of Joseph Colebrook Harris The Slocan History Series by Professor Emeritus Cole Harris (1936-2022) in UBC’s Department of Geography, is available in cIRcle. The series documents the social and industrial history of British Columbia’s Slocan Valley, including early settler experiences and resource development. The series was recently […]

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On writing and translating Sakura: A conversation with Kanako Nishi and Allison Markin Powell 

By phchow on April 7, 2026

Join Dr. Christina Laffin, associate professor of Japanese literature, for a conversation with Kanako Nishi and book translator Allison Markin Powell to discuss what the translation of Nishi’s bestselling novel, Sakura, means in the context of the risi…

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