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New Books at the Asian Library (August 2025)

By phchow on September 4, 2025

New Books at the Asian Library (August 2025)

Posted in Carousel, Chinese language, Circulation, Collections, Japanese language, Korean language, New Books, South Asian language | Read More | No Comments

Temporary change in branch opening hours

By phchow on August 29, 2025

Starting September 2, 2025, the Asian Library will temporarily operate with new hours: Monday to Friday 9 am – 5 pmSaturday 11 am – 4 pm Please check our hours on our website before you visit.

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Discover the Oversize Book Collection at UBC Asian Library

By phchow on August 29, 2025

Have you ever come across a book so beautifully designed that its size makes it stand out? At UBC Asian Library, our foyer space is currently showcasing some titles from the Oversize Book Collection, which brings together a wide range of large-format m…

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New Books at the Asian Library (July 2025)

By phchow on August 5, 2025

New titles have been added to the Asian Library collections. Check them out online or in-person!

Posted in Carousel, Chinese language, Circulation, Collections, Japanese language, New Books, Persian language, South Asian language | Read More | No Comments

Elevator Floor Tile Installation Scheduled for July 22

By phchow on July 21, 2025

The UBC Building Operations team will be installing new floor tiles inside the Asian Library’s elevator on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. The installation is expected to be completed within the day, and the elevator will be temporarily unavailable during this…

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Stories in Panels: Graphic Novels at UBC Asian Library

By phchow on July 18, 2025

UBC Asian Library invites you to explore our newly launched collection of graphic novels in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. The Asian Library Graphic Novels collection can be found on the upper level of the Asian Library. Comic books are a widely access…

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New Books at the Asian Library (June 2025)

By phchow on July 4, 2025

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Experiencing Kōdō: A Weekend of Japanese Incense Culture at UBC

By phchow on June 27, 2025

This spring, UBC Library was honoured to co-present a weekend of public incense gatherings and lectures on the Japanese incense tradition. Thoughtfully organized by the Dōjin Japanese Arts Society, the program allowed participants to experience incense…

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New books at the Asian Library (January 2024)

By phchow on February 5, 2024

South Asian
Chinese
Korean
Japanese

JQ571 S34 2023
ਇਹ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਦਾ ਕਾਰਵਾਂ / ਪ੍ਰਵੇਸ਼ ਸ਼ਰਮਾ / Patiala : Sangam Publications
PK1718 R3119 A6155 2023
मास्टर अंशुमान / सत्यजित राय ; बांग्ला से अनुवाद, मुक्ति गोस्वामी / दिल्ली : रेमाधव पब्लिकेशन्स
PK2098 K…

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Kids Discover Asia at Asian Library on Feb 18 – Kids Take Over UBC

By phchow on January 19, 2024

We at Asian Library are excited to welcome you and your family to campus on Sunday, February 18, from 10 am to 4 pm! Hosted by UBC Campus + Community Planning, Kids Take Over UBC brings together campus partners to host family-friendly activities in their venues and across the campus. Museums, arts and cultural amenities, […]

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