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Xwi7xwa Library closed for renovations from June 4 to 16

By Library Communications on May 25, 2026

The branch will be closed to the public during construction.

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Artists’ Books as Form and Idea: Collaboration brings visual art students back to the stacks

By Ariane Madden on May 21, 2026

For students from Assistant Professor Dan Starling’s most recent Visual Arts 376 course, this summer’s exhibit at the Music, Art and Architecture (MAA) Library easily earns an A+. That’s because the exhibit, developed with Art and Visual Literacy Librarian Sara Ellis, features artists’ books created by the students themselves.

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2026 UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research award ceremony

By Library Communications on May 14, 2026

On May 12, winners of the 2026 UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research celebrated their awards with faculty, donors and other members of the community.

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Asian Heritage Month 2026 – Asian Canadian Collections Round-Up!

By Katrina Yaskowich on May 14, 2026

In honour of Asian Heritage Month, we are rounding up 6 of our best collections that tell the stories of Asian Canadians in Canada and beyond. Over the years Open Collections has digitized multiple collections that deserve to be highlighted.

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Event Recap: A conversation with Kanako Nishi and Allison Markin Powell 

By antheakm on May 7, 2026

On Friday, April 24th, acclaimed Japanese author Kanako Nishi sat down with translator Allison Markin Powell and UBC Asian Studies professor Christina Laffin for a conversation about her recently translated novel, Sakura. Originally published in Japane…

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New Books at the Asian Library (April 2026)

By antheakm on May 4, 2026

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Punjabi Patrika : Local Newspapers as Windows into the Past

By Minghui Zhou on April 30, 2026

Local newspapers show what life was like at the time. They report on everyday events and issues, showing what people cared about. Ads and editorials reveal social values, the economy, and popular trends. They also reflect the opinions and biases of the people who wrote and read them, while showing how communities changed over time. […]

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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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