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Meet Nathan Daykin, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research

By Library Communications on June 11, 2026

Nathan Daykin, 5th year Faculty of Arts student, shares his story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.

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Cut, Paste, Print: How UBC Library is making space for zine culture across both campuses

By Anna Moorhouse on June 2, 2026

Librarians and library staff have been finding creative ways to introduce zine culture into classrooms.

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Xwi7xwa Library closed for renovations from June 4 to 16

By Library Communications on May 25, 2026

The branch will be closed to the public during construction.

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Artists’ Books as Form and Idea: Collaboration brings visual art students back to the stacks

By Ariane Madden on May 21, 2026

For students from Assistant Professor Dan Starling’s most recent Visual Arts 376 course, this summer’s exhibit at the Music, Art and Architecture (MAA) Library easily earns an A+. That’s because the exhibit, developed with Art and Visual Literacy Librarian Sara Ellis, features artists’ books created by the students themselves.

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2026 UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research award ceremony

By Library Communications on May 14, 2026

On May 12, winners of the 2026 UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research celebrated their awards with faculty, donors and other members of the community.

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2026 UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research winners announced

By Library Communications on April 9, 2026

UBC Library is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.

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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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Service updates

By Library Communications on November 15, 2024

We are currently experiencing delays to campus delivery services due to circumstances beyond the Library’s control. Please anticipate longer wait times.

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