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    • 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 […]

    November Book Display: Thrive Month at UBC

    Posted on Nov 05, 2025 by Taran Dhillon
    November is Thrive Month at UBC! The David Lam Management Research Library invites you to explore our book display celebrating Thrive, UBC’s annual initiative to promote mental health literacy, self-care, and community connection across campus. Thrive is a time when we come together as a UBC community to learn about, talk about, and explore ways […]

    Temporary access restrictions are placed on Factiva due to recent excessive downloading activity

    Posted on Oct 20, 2025 by Taran Dhillon
    We want to inform you of a temporary restriction to Factiva access. Due to a reported case of excessive usage, users are currently limited to downloading only one article at a time. Users in Business and related disciplines who rely heavily on Factiva for research, teaching, or data gathering may experience the most impact.  Please […]

    October Book Display: Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM)

    Posted on Oct 03, 2025 by Taran Dhillon
    October is Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM)! The David Lam Management Research Library invites you to explore our thematic book display about Disability Employment Awareness, as we celebrate the tremendous contributions persons experiencing disabilities make to our workplaces and communities. From inclusive hiring practices to accessible design, disability is reshaping how organizations think about talent, customer […]