Books

Team Work book display

As part of the Harry Potter exhibit, the Canaccord Learning Commons staff asked Sauder students to identify major themes from Harry Potter books. The David Lam Library will continue to create displays over the coming weeks based on the themes identified.  We have just created a new display on the theme of TEAM WORK. Here are […]

THRIVE book display

To celebrate Thrive Week, David Lam Library is putting on a display of books about work-life balance, dealing with stress, and building positive mental health. Drop by and grab some Thrive swag such as stress balls or bracelets from the CLC front desk. Be sure to also check out campus events during Thrive Week, from November 2–6, […]

Leadership book display at David Lam Library

As part of the Harry Potter exhibit, the Canaccord Learning Commons staff asked Sauder students to identify major themes from Harry Potter books. The David Lam Library will continue to create displays over the coming weeks based on the themes identified.  We have just created a new display on the theme of LEADERSHIP. Here are a […]

Harry Potter research guide

After checking out our Harry Potter display, do you find yourself wondering what other materials UBC Library has about Harry Potter? David Lam Library has created a Harry Potter research guide that provides links to library events in addition to pointing you to our collection of books, ebooks, articles, and theses about Harry Potter. Check […]

‘Magic’ book display at David Lam Library

As part of the Harry Potter exhibit, the Canaccord Learning Commons staff asked Sauder students to identify major themes from Harry Potter books. The David Lam Library will create displays over the coming weeks based on the themes identified. The first theme for the display is MAGIC. Here are a few titles from the ‘MAGIC’ display: […]

Small Business book display

In order to celebrate Small Business Week (October 19-23, 2015), the David Lam Library is putting on a display of Small Business books, in collaboration with the Small Business Accelerator. Come check out our display, and be sure to look at the Small Business Accelerator website at www.sba-bc.ca. Use the free tools on the Small Business […]

What is Rare Books and Special Collections?

Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC) at the University of British Columbia Library occupies the central role in developing and hosting the Harry Potter and the rain city exhibit. Katherine Kalsbeek is Acting Head of Rare Books and Special Collections, and she acquired the first edition Harry Potter titles that you see in the exhibit.  […]

Learn about business opportunities in Northern BC

Are you interested in learning about business opportunities in Northern BC? The Small Business Accelerator has released a blog post about major projects in northern British Columbia.  The David Lam library has also recently purchased the book British Columbia’s New North : how to build your business, respect communities–and prosper by Ramona Materi.

New in the Lam Library: the 2014 World Cup and the UBC Library

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup is a worldwide competition of FIFA members’ senior men’s national soccer teams. It is the most widely followed sporting event in the world; the viewership even exceeds that of the Olympic Games. The 2014 World Cup is being hosted by Brazil during June 12 to July […]