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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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Crane Library Part 2: Accessibility, Technology, and Innovation

By Katrina Yaskowich on June 25, 2026

This post explores multiple creative new technologies for the blind you can read about in Open Collections, some of which were developed by UBC students, professors, or alumni.

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Meet Avni Kant, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research

By Library Communications on June 18, 2026

Avni Kant, 4th year Faculty of Arts student, shares her story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.

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Xwi7xwa Archives joins UBC’s archival research database

By Anna Moorhouse on June 18, 2026

Xwi7x̱wa Archives has added its first two collections to Explore Archives , UBC’s online database of archival holdings.

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

By Library Communications on June 17, 2026

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

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«Emigrante» Italian Migrant Stories: Memories and Secrets around the Table  

By Katrina Yaskowich on June 11, 2026

An introduction to the new «Emigrante» collection on Open Collections

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Meet Nathan Daykin, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research

By Library Communications on June 11, 2026

Nathan Daykin, 5th year Faculty of Arts student, shares his story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.

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Cut, Paste, Print: How UBC Library is making space for zine culture across both campuses

By Anna Moorhouse on June 2, 2026

Librarians and library staff have been finding creative ways to introduce zine culture into classrooms.

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New Books at the Asian Library (May 2026)

By antheakm on June 1, 2026

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