By feedwordpress on September 13, 2022
Recently the Scholarly Communications and Copyright Office released its 2021/2022 Impact and Activity Report, showcasing some of the year’s highlights and accomplishments.
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By feedwordpress on July 6, 2022
The Rare Books and Special Collections and University Archives temporary reading room (IKBLC 142) will continue to be temporarily closed until January 31, 2023 to accommodate a facilities upgrade project. As a result, there will be some changes to library services. University Archives (as well as RBSC) will provide remote reference services (by phone and […]
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By feedwordpress on June 21, 2022
Anybody who has ever attended or worked at the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus knows that it is not actually part of the City of Vancouver – despite the fact that its mailing address clearly states “Vancouver”. Together with the University Hill neighbourhood and Pacific Spirit Regional Park, it actually forms an “unincorporated area” […]
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By feedwordpress on April 27, 2022
The Rare Books & Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room on Level 1 of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) will be temporarily relocated to IKBLC 142 beginning May 9th, 2022, due to construction for an upgrade project. To prepare for this relocation, the Rare Books & Special Collections and University Archives Reading […]
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By feedwordpress on April 19, 2022
Earth Day is an annual event that raises awareness about environmental issues and encourages action to protect our planet. The first Earth Day took place in 1970, and it has since grown into a global movement, with participation from more than 190 countries. Celebrate by visiting the UBC Education Library and exploring our Earth Day […]
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By feedwordpress on February 25, 2022
International Women’s Day is Saturday, March 8, 2025 . Below are some recommended titles found at UBC Education Library to add to your reading list. Click on the title to take you to the UBC Library catalogue record for the item. Juvenile Literature: Collective Biographies 25 women who fought back Jill Sherman HQ1236 .S49 2019 […]
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By feedwordpress on September 29, 2021
Recently the Scholarly Communications and Copyright Office released its 2020/2021 Impact and Activity Report, showcasing some of the year’s highlights and accomplishments. For more information, or to share feedback please contact scholarly.communications@ubc.ca Read the Report
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By feedwordpress on September 10, 2021
The University of British Columbia Archives has now re-opened, with limited public hours: 10am-2pm, Monday-Friday. Scheduled class visits can be accommodated outside of public reading room hours. When visiting, please be aware of UBC’s COVID-19 Campus Rules, including the mandatory wearing of non-medical masks in all indoor public areas. Please note that the Library’s Automated […]
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By feedwordpress on August 13, 2021
[This is an expanded version of an article originally published in Alumni UBC’s Grad Gazette in 2010] One of the enduring legends from the history of the University of British Columbia is that the Faculty of Agriculture’s dairy herd was once allowed to graze along Main Mall. But did this really happen? It is true that, during […]
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