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Applications open for the 2026/27 Library Student Advisory Committee

UBC Library invites all current undergraduate and graduate students on UBC Vancouver campus to join the Library Student Advisory Committee.

Truth and Reconciliation in the Archives: Representation of Indigenous Stories in Open Collections

TW: Colonization, Residential schools This week Truth and Reconciliation is top of mind, prompting reflection on how Indigenous history, including records about residential schools and Survivors, are represented within Open Collections. BC’s history is a major area of focus for the Digitization Centre, and Open Collections includes a large number of records showcasing this history, […]

Orange Shirt Day | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Find out about events happening on UBC Vancouver campus and library resources to learn more about the history of this day and its continued impact.

Hakka Living Library: Long Journeys and New Meanings 

This event offers an opportunity to discover the rich heritage of the Hakka 客家 (guest families) and their enduring contributions across generations and continents. Today, Hakka culture is celebrated and recognized worldwide through its language, mounta…

Scholarly Communications and Copyright Office Impact Report 2025/26

Recently the Scholarly Communications and Copyright Office released its 2025/2026 Impact and Activity Report, showcasing some of the year’s highlights and accomplishments.

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

Applications open for UBC Library’s EDI Scholars-in-Residence Program 2027

Applications are now open to join the 2027 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Scholars-in-Residence Program, an initiative by UBC Library and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.

Join us for the 15th annual UBC Library United Way Spelling Bee

We’re getting ready to kick off the 15th annual UBC Library United Way Spelling Bee on Thursday, October 15. UBC faculty, staff and students are invited to create a team of  four to 10 people and compete for the win in this annual cross-campus event to raise awareness for the United Way. Date: Thursday, October […]

Lost Access to Law360

We’ve lost access to Law360. Some resources are freely available, but most are currently behind a paywall. eResources is investigating.

Lost Access to CSA Standards

We’ve lost access to CSA Standards when accessing via OpenAthens. Users will see a blank screen or a ‘You have been blocked’.

eResources is investigating.

As a workaround please access CSA via an on-campus wifi or computer or …