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UBC Library launches matching fund to enhance teaching, learning and engagement at the Chung | Lind Gallery

By Library Communications on July 30, 2026

UBC Library is launching a $200,000 campaign to raise funds in support of ongoing programming at the Chung| Lind Gallery. Donations up to $120,000 will be matched by a generous pledge from the Jack and Sylvia Gin Foundation.

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UBC Library’s newest archival collection celebrates lesbian identities and gender performance

By Anna Moorhouse on July 24, 2026

The Lesbian Collection at UBC Library Rare Books and Special Collections is a new archival resource that captures nearly three centuries of queer history, from 1725 to 2012.

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Koerner Library begins renovation on north side of Level 2

By Library Communications on July 20, 2026

Koerner Library will be undergoing renovations on the north side of Level 2 to prepare a dedicated space for Education Collection materials.

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Meet Oluwadabira Omotoso, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research

By Library Communications on July 16, 2026

Oluwadabira Omotoso, 5th year Faculty of Science (UBC Okanagan) student, shares her story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.

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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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Meet Cara Suchomel, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research

By Library Communications on July 9, 2026

Cara Suchomel, 2nd year Faculty of Arts student, shares her story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.

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The George Bowering Modernists and Postmodernists Collection creates a new immersive literary experience at UBC Library

By Anna Moorhouse on July 6, 2026

UBC Library is excited to announce the installation of the George Bowering Modernists and Postmodernists Collection.

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Meet Lara Vaziri, recipient of the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research

By Library Communications on July 2, 2026

Lara Vaziri, 5th year Faculty of Arts student, shares her story about winning the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research.

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Farewell Message from University Librarian Dr. Susan E. Parker

By Dr. Susan E. Parker on June 29, 2026

UBC Library came together on June 24 to celebrate Dr. Susan E. Parker’s retirement and honour her nine years of leadership as the University Librarian.

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