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2025 UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research award ceremony

By Library Communications on May 8, 2025

On May 6, winners of the 2025 UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research celebrated their awards with family, faculty, donors and other members of the UBC community.

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Applications open for the UBC Library Writer-in-Residence Program 2025/2026  

By Library Communications on May 5, 2025

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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The Chung | Lind Gallery celebrates one-year anniversary

By Anna Moorhouse on May 1, 2025

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

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Library service update to hold periods

By Library Communications on May 1, 2025

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.

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

By Anna Moorhouse on April 15, 2025

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

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2025 UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research winners announced

By Library Communications on April 10, 2025

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

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UBC’s Seed Lending Libraries: a growing movement in sustainability and community engagement

By Library Communications on April 9, 2025

As spring blooms, UBC’s Seed Lending Libraries invite communities to grow gardens, share seeds, and cultivate a movement rooted in sustainability and connection.

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John Moran recognized with Honourary Blocker Award by UBC Athletics and Recreation

By Library Communications on April 4, 2025

The Honourary Blocker Award was given in recognition of UBC Archives’ exceptional commitment to the archives and history of our varsity sport programs.

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Holiday Closure for eResources & Access Help

By park on December 24, 2024

Happy Holidays!
The eResources & Access Team will be away from the afternoon of Dec. 24th until Jan. 1st. Please report any access problems using the Electronic Resources Help form, and we will work on them when we are back on Jan 2nd.

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