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UBC Library welcomes the 2026 Writer-in-Residence

By Library Communications on July 16, 2026

UBC Library and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) are excited to introduce the 2026 UBC Library Writer-in-Residence.

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X̱wi7x̱wa Archives adds the Verna J. Kirkness Fonds to UBC’s Explore Archives

By Anna Moorhouse on July 13, 2026

The Verna J. Kirkness Fonds chronicles Dr. Kirkness’ career as a renowned educator and Indigenous education advocate from the early 1960s onwards.

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The Periódico Unión Cívica Collection: From Dictatorship to Democracy in the Dominican Republic

By Katrina Yaskowich on July 9, 2026

Today we are highlighting a new and exciting collection on Open Collections. The Periódico Unión Cívica collection is a rare Spanish-language periodical that offers rich insights into the politics of the Dominican Republic in the immediate aftermath of the Rafael Trujillo dictatorship. Physical copies of this newspaper are also held at the National Archives of […]

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Display in the Law Library – History of the Law Library: 1945-2015

By Law Library on July 8, 2026

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New Books at the Asian Library (June 2026)

By antheakm on July 2, 2026

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Rice: Far more than a simple grain – New display at the Asian Library

By antheakm on June 25, 2026

How often do you eat rice in your meals? If you asked people from Asian cultures this question, many would likely say, “Countless times!” In East Asian and South Asian cultures, rice represents far more than a simple grain, deeply influencing people’s …

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Crane Library Part 2: Accessibility, Technology, and Innovation

By Katrina Yaskowich on June 25, 2026

This post explores multiple creative new technologies for the blind you can read about in Open Collections, some of which were developed by UBC students, professors, or alumni.

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«Emigrante» Italian Migrant Stories: Memories and Secrets around the Table  

By Katrina Yaskowich on June 11, 2026

An introduction to the new «Emigrante» collection on Open Collections

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New Books at the Asian Library (May 2026)

By antheakm on June 1, 2026

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The Crane Library: The History of UBC’s Accessible Library for the Blind

By Katrina Yaskowich on May 28, 2026

This week in advance of National AccessAbility Week 2026, we are taking a dive into Open Collections to trace the history of the Crane Memorial Library, UBC’s library for the blind and partially sighted – and the remarkable people who made it happen. This post is part of a short blog series inspired by National […]

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