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Asian Library Team Picks: Summer Reads

By antheakm on August 6, 2026

Enjoy the beautiful summer weather with a cool dessert and a good book! Our librarians, staff and student employees have selected some of their favourite reads, all available to borrow from the Asian Library. We hope these recommendations help you find…

Posted in Carousel, Chinese language, Collections, Displays, Japanese language, Korean language, Resources, South Asian language, Summer Reads | Read More | No Comments

Crime, Cults, and Murder in Open Collections: Sources on Historical Crime

By Katrina Yaskowich on August 6, 2026

The staff at the Digitization Centre provide suggestions and insights into how researchers can learn more about historical crime in BC on UBC Open Collections. Whether you’re interested in crime, cults, legal records or Gold Rush era con-men, this blog post offers researchers a place to start looking when looking into the darker sides of BC’s history.

Posted in BC Historical Books, BC historical newspapers, BC sessional papers, Carousel, chung collection, Digitizers' Blog, John Keenlyside, Phil Lind Klondike Gold Rush Collection | Read More | No Comments