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Celebrate Diwali with the Asian Library!

By phchow on October 16, 2026

SPONSORED BY THE ASIAN LIBRARY & PUNJABI LANGUAGE PROGRAM Date: THURSDAY, October 29, 2026Time: 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.Location: Asian Centre Auditorium (1871 West Mall) Diwali or Deepavali, which means “a row of lights,” is the most widely celebrated f…

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A Tale of Two Feminist Periodicals: Exploring Pedestal and Kinesis through Open Collections

By Michaela Chan on October 15, 2026

When Pedestal was launched in September 1969 by the Vancouver Women’s Caucus (VWC), it was Canada’s first feminist periodical. VWC emerged from the New Left student-led political movement at Simon Fraser University in the late 60s, a culture that valued direct action, anti-authoritarianism, and social non-conformity and promoted causes like civil rights, Black Power, gay […]

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Introducing Dr. Dale Askey: A Q&A with UBC’s University Librarian

By Anna Moorhouse on October 8, 2026

We sat down with Dr. Askey to learn more about his views on library leadership, lessons learned from previous roles, and what’s ahead for UBC Library.

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Applications open for the 2026/27 Library Student Advisory Committee

By Library Communications on October 6, 2026

UBC Library invites all current undergraduate and graduate students on UBC Vancouver campus to join the Library Student Advisory Committee.

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New Books at the Asian Library (September 2026)

By antheakm on October 1, 2026

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Truth and Reconciliation in the Archives: Representation of Indigenous Stories in Open Collections

By Michaela Chan on October 1, 2026

TW: Colonization, Residential schools This week Truth and Reconciliation is top of mind, prompting reflection on how Indigenous history, including records about residential schools and Survivors, are represented within Open Collections. BC’s history is a major area of focus for the Digitization Centre, and Open Collections includes a large number of records showcasing this history, […]

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Orange Shirt Day | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

By Library Communications on September 30, 2026

Find out about events happening on UBC Vancouver campus and library resources to learn more about the history of this day and its continued impact.

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Join us for the 15th annual UBC Library United Way Spelling Bee

By phoebe chan on September 24, 2026

We’re getting ready to kick off the 15th annual UBC Library United Way Spelling Bee on Thursday, October 15. UBC faculty, staff and students are invited to create a team of  four to 10 people and compete for the win in this annual cross-campus event to raise awareness for the United Way. Date: Thursday, October […]

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Lexis+ Training Sessions

By Law Library on September 21, 2026

For current Allard School of Law students and faculty only. Registration is required .

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New Collection: BC Dairy Historical Society

By Katrina Yaskowich on September 17, 2026

It’s been a productive year at the Digitization Centre and today we’re honoured to present the BC Dairy Historical Society collection. This digitized collection was compiled by the British Columbia Dairy History Society (BCDHS) to support its mandate to research, document, archive, and publish the history of British Columbia’s dairy industry. The collection includes records […]

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