Pitchbook Login Issues

Pitchbook Login Issues

Users of Pitchbook database may see some login issues or an “Invalid IP” error. To successfully login, make sure: If you already have an account and are denied login (e.g. “Access not authorized” or “Account Expired”), your account may have expired. Please create a new account using your same UBC email and your account will […]

Black History Month

February is Black History Month, an opportunity for a focused, intentional and elevated reflection and recognition of Black history and achievement. Each year, Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Black communities in Canada, listen to their stories, and learn more about their history and contributions to Canadian society. For 2025, […]

Black History Month

February is Black History Month, an opportunity for a focused, intentional and elevated reflection and recognition of Black history and achievement. Each year, Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Black communities in Canada, listen to their stories, and learn more about their history and contributions to Canadian society. For 2025, […]

UBC Library digitizes Indigenous language dictionaries

UBC Library is making Indigenous language dictionaries more accessible by digitizing them and making them available through UBC Open Collections, thanks to efforts by the UBC Library Digitization Centre and cIRcle. British Columbia has 32 First Nations languages—eight are severely endangered and 22 are nearly extinct. “Language revitalization projects and supports are crucial in redressing […]

Small Business Week

This year, Small Business Week is October 20-26, 2024. In honour of this event, David Lam Management Research Library has put together a book display focused on entrepreneurship and small business. Some of our titles on display include: • Small business : issues, programs and investments / John D. Mijovic, editoro https://resolve.library.ubc.ca/cgi-bin/catsearch?bid=10078994• Company of one […]

Changes to UBC loan periods and fines

Starting in August 2024, UBC Library is changing its loan policies and fines structure, which will affect all library users on both Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. Term loans for all library materials can be requested, excluding high-demand, non-renewable materials. With a term loan, material is borrowed for the duration of the academic term. In the […]

Asian Heritage Month

In May 2002, the Government of Canada signed an official declaration to announce May as Asian Heritage Month. Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for all Canadians to learn more about the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian descent. UBC’s Rare Books & Special Collections (RBSC) has long been collecting materials that illustrate the history […]

International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day takes place annually on March 8 to recognize and celebrate women’s achievements, challenge biases, and reflect on and advance efforts towards greater gender equality. Across research, education, and university services and student life, women at #UBC are making a difference in the lives of others every day. Explore stories of achievement, events, […]

UBC Library acquires NAACP papers documenting the Black freedom struggle in 20th Century America

UBC Library has acquired access to the digital database  the NAACP Papers, documenting the Black freedom struggle in 20th Century America.  This collections consists of digitized primary source materials documenting the major campaigns of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) from 1909 to 1972. This collection is made available through the […]

Black History Month 2023

February is Black History Month. Black History Month is a time to learn more about the many important contributions of Black Canadians to the settlement, growth and development of Canada, and about the diversity of Black communities in Canada and their importance to the history of this country.  David Lam Library has put together a […]