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New Books at the Asian Library (April 2025)

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BL2238 C49 H33 2024
제주도 신당 이야기 / 하 순애 지음 / 제주 특별 자치도 제주시 : 한 그루, 2024
DS910.2 J3 K342 2024
근현대 한일 관계 와 국제 사회 / 강 상규, 김 세걸 공저 / 서울 특별시 : 한국 방송 통신 대학교 출판 문화원, 2024
DS916.5 A485 A53 2024
안 중근 의 평화 사상 과 인문학적 상상력 / 조 …

The Chung | Lind Gallery celebrates one-year anniversary

The Chung | Lind Gallery is celebrating the one-year anniversary since it opened its doors to the public on May 1, 2024.

Library service update to hold periods

Starting May 1, 2025, UBC Library is moving to a hold period of seven days for physical materials on both UBC’s Vancouver and Okanagan campuses.

A rare book collection and an ambitious dream: preserving and sharing the UBC Japanese Special Collection

At UBC Library, many hands and hundreds of hours are helping to bring a unique Japanese book collection alive. Learn about the journey of an ambitious dream and all the steps it took to bring the collection online.

The Klondike Gold Rush: Stories Behind the Search for Gold

In August 1896, on the banks of a quiet creek in the remote Yukon territory, the promise of unimaginable fortune shimmered beneath the surface. Skookum Jim (Keish), Tagish Charlie (K̲áa Goox̱), and George Carmack discovered gold in Bonanza Creek. Their find set into motion one of the most legendary gold rushes in North American history: […]

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre undergoing building maintenance from April 28 to May 16

The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre will be undergoing scheduled maintenance starting April 28.

Nüshu: China’s Secret Language of Women in Our Open Collection

In the rich tapestry of cultural expressions, few narratives are as quietly impactful as that of Nüshu (女書, meaning “women’s writing” in Chinese). Nüshu is a syllabic script that was primarily used by Yao women in Jiangyong County, Hunan Province, China. For generations, this unique writing system allowed women to express their thoughts, emotions, and […]

2025 UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research winners announced

UBC Library is pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.

The Journey of Birds: A New Art Exhibit at the Asian Centre Foyer

Date: April 5 to April 30, 2025 Location: Asian Centre (1871 West Mall) (map) Hours: During Asian Library open hours (see hours) Visit the Asian Centre foyer this month to view The Journey of Birds, a new art exhibit presented by UBC graduate student Mengkai Zhang. This exhibit showcases five paintings and a series of […]