About

An aggregation of UBC Library blogs that highlight the Library’s collections, services, spaces and events.

December 2025
M T W T F S S
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
293031  

UBC LIBRARY BLOGGERS

Join the conversation

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.

Posted in Carousel, closures, General, RBSC, service update, University Archives | Read More | No Comments

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 […]

Posted in Carousel, construction, General, RBSC, spaces and services, University Archives | Read More | No Comments

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 […]

Posted in Careers, Work with us | Read More | No Comments

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.

Posted in Carousel, General, records management, Records Management at UBC | Read More | No Comments

Climate Action Week 2025 at UBC Library

By Library Communications on October 23, 2025

Join us for Climate Action Week from November 1 to 7. UBC Library will be hosting events, activities, and exhibits alongside other libraries from across Canada.  

Posted in Carousel, Climate Action Week, events | Read More | No Comments

Meet Caitlin Lindsay, Access Services Librarian at UBC Library

By Library Communications on October 16, 2025

Caitlin Lindsay, Access Services Librarian, shares her experience at UBC Library and talks about her appreciation for the Library’s career growth opportunities.

Posted in profile, Work with us | Read More | No Comments