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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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Associate University Librarian, Collections, Library Administration, UBC Library | Vancouver Campus | Full-time, five-year renewable administrative appointment

By Library Communications on November 6, 2025

Associate University Librarian, Collections Library Administration, UBC Library | Vancouver Campus Full-time, five-year renewable administrative appointment Anticipated Start Date: April 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 […]

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Records Management at UBC: How Do I Name my Files?

By Library Communications on November 3, 2025

If you’ve ever searched your computer and found files like ‘Schedule 2025-FINAL-FINAL(1).docx,’ you know how quickly file names can become confusing.

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