By Library Communications on August 24, 2026
UBC Library’s annual Senate Report (2025/26) is now available. Read our highlights from the past fiscal year which include advancing research, learning and scholarship, engaging with communities, creating and delivering responsive collections, inspirin…
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By antheakm on August 6, 2026
Enjoy the beautiful summer weather with a cool dessert and a good book! Our librarians, staff and student employees have selected some of their favourite reads, all available to borrow from the Asian Library. We hope these recommendations help you find…
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By Katrina Yaskowich on August 6, 2026
The staff at the Digitization Centre provide suggestions and insights into how researchers can learn more about historical crime in BC on UBC Open Collections. Whether you’re interested in crime, cults, legal records or Gold Rush era con-men, this blog post offers researchers a place to start looking when looking into the darker sides of BC’s history.
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By antheakm on August 5, 2026
When you think about how AI and technology might change our world, do you feel excited and optimistic, or confused, anxious, and perhaps even afraid? Either way, you are not alone. The Asian Library’s new display, The Shape of Tomo…
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By Library Communications on July 30, 2026
UBC Library is launching a $200,000 campaign to raise funds in support of ongoing programming at the Chung| Lind Gallery. Donations up to $120,000 will be matched by a generous pledge from the Jack and Sylvia Gin Foundation.
Posted in alumni, archives, Asian history, BC history, Carousel, Chinese Canadian History, chung collection, Chung Lind Gallery, Collections, development, fundraising, General, RBSC, Vancouver history | Read More | No Comments