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Reference Librarian, Woodward Library, UBC Library | Vancouver Campus | Part-Time (0.6 FTE), 20-month term Librarian

By Library Communications on February 3, 2026

Reference Librarian Woodward library, UBC Library | Vancouver Campus Part-Time (0.6 FTE), 20-month term Librarian Anticipated Start Date: May 1, 2026 UBC LIBRARY As one of the world’s leading universities, the University of British Columbia creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to […]

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Meet James Bachmann, Instruction Librarian at UBC Library

By Library Communications on January 26, 2026

James Bachmann, Instruction Librarian, shares his experience at UBC Library and talks about the freedom and flexibility he has to take on a variety of projects and meet new people.

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Celebrating 100 Years of UBC at Point Grey exhibition extended until June 2026

By Library Communications on December 15, 2025

This immersive visual exhibition, on display at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, has been extended until June 2026.

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Library service update: Sage title retention list for 2026

By Library Communications on December 11, 2025

UBC Library has completed negotiations with Sage to restructure our title package. Learn more about the upcoming changes to Sage.

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RBSC and UA Reading Room to close temporarily starting December 15

By Library Communications on December 1, 2025

Starting December 15, the Rare Books and Special Collection and University Archives reading room will close temporarily for construction.

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Behind-the-scenes: UBC Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections and University Archives upgrades

By Library Communications on November 19, 2025

Construction is well underway on several significant UBC Library Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC) and University Archives (UA) projects. A flurry of activity has taken over RBSC’s spaces, set to a symphony of power tools, whirling fans and shop vacs. The walls are stripped down to their metal studs, and the cement floors and […]

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Service updates

By Library Communications on November 15, 2024

We are currently experiencing delays to campus delivery services due to circumstances beyond the Library’s control. Please anticipate longer wait times. For ASRS items, select MAA Library as the pick-up location for the fastest delivery.

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