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Tracing the History of Sandon Ghost Town through UBC’s Open Collections

By Minghui Zhou on April 16, 2026

Have you heard of Sandon, a historic former silver mining town, now known as a ghost town? If you’re traveling through the Kootenay region these days, it’s definitely one of the most popular heritage tourism sites to visit. As you set out on a scenic wilderness drive, winding along a rugged and twisting road, you’ll […]

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Kanako Nishi Book Display: Over Two Decades of Storytelling 

By antheakm on April 15, 2026

In celebration of Japanese author 西加奈子 Kanako Nishi’s upcoming book talk at the UBC Asian Centre on April 24th, the Asian Library presents a display featuring a selection of her works from our collection. This display spans over two decades of writing …

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Chung | Lind Gallery offers free weekly tours of two exceptional collections

By Anna Moorhouse on April 14, 2026

The Chung | Lind Gallery is pleased to announce that drop-in tours are now available every Wednesday.

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2026 UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research winners announced

By Library Communications on April 9, 2026

UBC Library is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.

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Dr. Dale Askey appointed University Librarian

By Anna Moorhouse on April 8, 2026

This appointment reflects UBC’s continued commitment to advancing the Library as a cornerstone of research, teaching, and learning.

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Surviving Exam Season Display

By Law Library on April 7, 2026

Surviving Exam Season display in the Law Library

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On writing and translating Sakura: A conversation with Kanako Nishi and Allison Markin Powell 

By phchow on April 7, 2026

Join Dr. Christina Laffin, associate professor of Japanese literature, for a conversation with Kanako Nishi and book translator Allison Markin Powell to discuss what the translation of Nishi’s bestselling novel, Sakura, means in the context of the risi…

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Vibrant Vaisakhi: A Celebration of Spirit and Harvest

By phchow on April 7, 2026

Vaisakhi (or Baisakhi), typically celebrated on April 13 or 14, marks the spring harvest. It is a time for farmers to give thanks for an abundant harvest and pray for future prosperity. The festival is celebrated by the Sikh community in India and acro…

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Giving Day 2026

By Anna Moorhouse on April 2, 2026

UBC Library connects learners with the tools, collections and spaces they need to explore ideas and excel academically. Join us today to support UBC Library on UBC Giving Day, April 8.

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Around the World with Canadian Pacific Railway Travel

By Minghui Zhou on April 1, 2026

Travelling and tourism are prominent topics in the Chung Collection. The collection contains more than 10,000 archival items, including documents, photographs, books, and other artifacts. Many of these materials relate to travel through the Canadian Pacific Railway Company and offer fascinating glimpses into British Columbia’s history. They reveal traces of the province’s early commercial and […]

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