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    • November: Thrive Month at UBC

    Posted on Nov 05, 2026 by Moriah Kleine
    November is Thrive Month at UBC! This year marks the 17th year of Thrive, UBC’s annual initiative to build mental health literacy, reduce stigma, and strengthen a campus culture that supports mental health and well-being. Students, faculty, staff, and the broader UBC community are welcome to take part from November 1–30. Check out the Events […]

    Celebrating Small Business Week

    Posted on Oct 19, 2026 by Moriah Kleine
    This October 19-25, David Lam Library is celebrating Canada’s Small Business Week with a book display for anyone curious about starting, growing, or running a business. During Small Business Week, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is hosting in-person and virtual events that connect you with entrepreneurs and founders. This year’s theme is “It’s […]

    May Book Display:Asian Heritage Month

    Posted on May 01, 2026 by Taran Dhillon
    May is the Asian Heritage Month, an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian descent. UBC’s Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC) has long been dedicated to preserving materials that document the history of Canada and its diverse communities. A notable example of this work is […]

    Celebrate Learning Week Events | May 4–8

    Posted on Apr 23, 2026 by Taran Dhillon
    UBC’s 17th annual Celebrate Learning Week returns from May 4 – 8, 2026, bringing together faculty, staff, and students from both the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses to explore innovation and transformation in teaching and learning. Over the course of the week, more than 25 online and in-person sessions will highlight how members of the UBC […]

    UBC Library InterLibrary Loan and Document Delivery (DocDel) are moving to Tipasa

    Posted on Apr 14, 2026 by Taran Dhillon
    UBC Library is transitioning from Relais to Tipasa, an upgraded version of the WorldShare interlibrary loan (ILL) system. Relais is being retired by the vendor, and we will move to Tipasa to improve ILL and DocDel workflows.  Tipasa will provide a more seamless experience for faculty, staff, students and community users. We expect most UBC […]

    April Book Display: Balancing the Books, the Perfect Month for Accounting 

    Posted on Apr 01, 2026 by Taran Dhillon
    When people think of April, spring cherry blossoms and blooming tulips usually come to mind and… tax season. Accounting is about so much more than just filing returns. It’s the language of business, the foundation of personal finance, and occasionally, the center of some of history’s most gripping scandals. This month, we’re balancing the scales […]

    Celebrating Open Education Week 2026: Expanding Access, Creativity, and Community

    Posted on Mar 03, 2026 by Taran Dhillon
    Open Education Week (OE Week) returns this March, bringing together educators, students, creators, and community partners for a global celebration of openness in teaching and learning. It is an opportunity for actively sharing and learning about the latest achievements in Open Education. Running from Monday, March 2 to Wednesday, March 11, this year’s program offers […]

    March Book Display:   Celebrating International Women’s Day

    Posted on by Taran Dhillon
    March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD), a time to celebrate the progress made in advancing women’s rights and highlight the ongoing efforts needed to ensure their full participation in all aspects of society. It is a day of unity, celebration, reflection, advocacy, and action and is marked in many countries worldwide, including Canada. The […]

    February Book Display:  Black History Month

    Posted on Feb 09, 2026 by Taran Dhillon
    February is Black History Month. While Black history and excellence deserves recognition every day, this month offers a moment for focused, intentional and elevated reflection and recognition of Black history and achievement, and the many historical and contemporary contributions of Black Canadians, Black British Columbians and Black students, faculty and staff at UBC. We invite […]

    December Book Display: Judge a Book by Its Cover

    Posted on Dec 02, 2025 by Taran Dhillon
    We are pleased to announce that the December book display is now ready. We warmly invite everyone to visit the branch and explore the latest selection of titles. This display was curated with a creative approach – judging by the cover, but rest assured, the content is equally compelling. The collection spans a wide range […]