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UBC Library expands collection of influential art periodical Bijutsu Techō

UBC Library has significantly expanded its collection of Bijutsu Techō, one of the most influential, independently published periodicals on visual art in Japan.

An update from the University Librarian: Rethinking the sustainability of our subscription model

Upcoming changes to UBC Library’s Collection budget and how we’re planning for the future.

Discover the Oversize Book Collection at UBC Asian Library

Have you ever come across a book so beautifully designed that its size makes it stand out? At UBC Asian Library, our foyer space is currently showcasing some titles from the Oversize Book Collection, which brings together a wide range of large-format m…

New Books at the Asian Library (July 2025)

New titles have been added to the Asian Library collections. Check them out online or in-person!

Stories in Panels: Graphic Novels at UBC Asian Library

UBC Asian Library invites you to explore our newly launched collection of graphic novels in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. The Asian Library Graphic Novels collection can be found on the upper level of the Asian Library. Comic books are a widely access…

Intrepid Sisters on the Move

Guest blogger and E-Records Manager Barbara Towell retraces the route taken by sisters Clara and Kitty Wilson on their annual bicycle trip on Vancouver Island.

It’s the Cream of the Crop!

Co-op student Gabriella Cigarroa shares some highlights from the newly processed B.C. Dairy Historical Society collection.