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Koerner Library begins renovation on north side of Level 2

By Library Communications on July 20, 2026

Koerner Library will be undergoing renovations on the north side of Level 2 to prepare a dedicated space for Education Collection materials.

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Meet Oluwadabira Omotoso, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research

By Library Communications on July 16, 2026

Oluwadabira Omotoso, 5th year Faculty of Science (UBC Okanagan) student, shares her story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.

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UBC Library welcomes the 2026 Writer-in-Residence

By Library Communications on July 16, 2026

UBC Library and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) are excited to introduce the 2026 UBC Library Writer-in-Residence.

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X̱wi7x̱wa Archives adds the Verna J. Kirkness Fonds to UBC’s Explore Archives

By Anna Moorhouse on July 13, 2026

The Verna J. Kirkness Fonds chronicles Dr. Kirkness’ career as a renowned educator and Indigenous education advocate from the early 1960s onwards.

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The Periódico Unión Cívica Collection: From Dictatorship to Democracy in the Dominican Republic

By Katrina Yaskowich on July 9, 2026

Today we are highlighting a new and exciting collection on Open Collections. The Periódico Unión Cívica collection is a rare Spanish-language periodical that offers rich insights into the politics of the Dominican Republic in the immediate aftermath of the Rafael Trujillo dictatorship. Physical copies of this newspaper are also held at the National Archives of […]

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The George Bowering Modernists and Postmodernists Collection creates a new immersive literary experience at UBC Library

By Anna Moorhouse on July 6, 2026

UBC Library is excited to announce the installation of the George Bowering Modernists and Postmodernists Collection.

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New Books at the Asian Library (June 2026)

By antheakm on July 2, 2026

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Meet Lara Vaziri, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research

By Library Communications on July 2, 2026

Lara Vaziri, 5th year Faculty of Arts student, shares her story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.

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Farewell Message from University Librarian Dr. Susan E. Parker

By Dr. Susan E. Parker on June 29, 2026

UBC Library came together on June 24 to celebrate Dr. Susan E. Parker’s retirement and honour her nine years of leadership as the University Librarian.

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Rice: Far more than a simple grain – New display at the Asian Library

By antheakm on June 25, 2026

How often do you eat rice in your meals? If you asked people from Asian cultures this question, many would likely say, “Countless times!” In East Asian and South Asian cultures, rice represents far more than a simple grain, deeply influencing people’s …

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