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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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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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New Books at the Asian Library (March 2026)

By phchow on April 1, 2026

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Applications open for the UBC Library Writer-in-Residence Program 2026

By Library Communications on April 1, 2026

This program provides a unique opportunity for a distinguished writer to engage with students, faculty and the UBC local community through enriching activities and events.

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A Conversation with Dana-Lyn Mackenzie

By Anna Moorhouse on March 23, 2026

We sat down with Dana-Lyn Mackenzie, UBC Library EDI Scholar-in-Residence, to talk about her work: the challenges, the highlights, and what’s up next.

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Carol E. Mayer wins the 2026 Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize for her exploration of Canada’s largest Oceanic collection at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC.

By Library Communications on March 19, 2026

Carol E. Mayer has won the Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize for Outstanding Scholarly Book on British Columbia for her Sea of Islands: Exploring Objects, Stories, and Memories from Oceania.

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A Legacy of Ink 墨韻傳承 – Event Recap

By phchow on March 18, 2026

Approximately 80 participants, including students, faculty, staff, and community members, joined the Asian Library for the Legacy of Ink event held at the Asian Centre Auditorium on the afternoon of January 29, 2026. The event offered an inspiring expl…

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