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    • Library resources vs. “fake news”

    Posted on Feb 16, 2017 by irena trebic
    Given the current trend of “fake news” stories, David Lam Library wanted to shed light on its library resources which offer access to trustworthy sources of information.  The library subscribes to over 50 online business databases which pool quality information from a variety of reputable sources. You can find information ranging from current news (eg. Factiva […]

    Opening Reception and Symposium at Belkin Art Gallery

    Posted on Jan 11, 2017 by irena trebic
    Do you need a bit of a study break? Why not check out the To refuse/To wait/To sleep and M&A Opening Reception and Symposium at Belkin Art Gallery.  This exhibition investigates belief and prediction in economic models, precarious labour and illicit and marginalized markets. Speculative and experimental, this work of various artists tests models, forecasts […]

    Celebrating Thrive Week

    Posted on Nov 01, 2016 by irena trebic
    It is that time of year again. UBC is celebrating Thrive this week (the 8th year in a row)!  This is a week focused on building positive mental health for everyone on campus. Be sure to also check out one of many campus events aimed at promoting positive mental health during Thrive Week, from October 31 to November 4, 2016. […]

    “Open Access Week” October 24-30, 2016!

    Posted on Oct 27, 2016 by irena trebic
    Did you know that  “Open Access Week” at UBC is happening October 24-30, 2016? Open Access is a movement encouraging the removal of barriers to scholarly research so that scholarly work is accessible to people everywhere. Access is available to everyone: students, policy makers, health care workers, professionals, educators, scholars in the developing world, and the public. This […]

    Small Business Week October 17-21, 2016

    Posted on Oct 17, 2016 by irena trebic
    UBC’s Small Business Accelerator Program is celebrating Small Business Week during October 17-21, 2016.  Check out their blog for more details. David Lam Library has put together a book display about entrepreneurship and small business. We also have a temporary collection of small business books in the back of the library. Come check out one of […]

    English and business communication resources

    Posted on Oct 06, 2016 by irena trebic
    As part of the Plan For Success campaign, David Lam Library has put on a display of books aimed at helping you deepen your understanding of English and learn more about business communication. To find out more about this campaign, check out the  Plan For Success website. You can find more information about Communication Development […]

    Database spotlight: Vividata

    Posted on Sep 19, 2016 by irena trebic
    Have you discovered that our library subscribes to Vividata (formerly “Print Measurement Bureau” or PMB)? This database includes information on Canadians’ usage of over 3500 products and services. Information includes their demographics, attitudes, media consumption, retail outlets, frequency of usage and (when sponsored) the brands they use. This database has a newly redesigned interface. Once […]

    Koerner Fiction collection on display at Lam library

    Posted on Sep 08, 2016 by irena trebic
    David Lam Library started a small fiction collection this summer and we have just added several new titles such as Cloud Atlas and Tigana. We also wanted to take this opportunity to expose our students to the wider UBC collections. We partnered with Koerner library to trial hosting selected fiction titles in the David Lam Library […]

    UBC and the Rio Olympics

    Posted on Aug 15, 2016 by irena trebic
    Did you know that UBC’s Rio 2016 contingent is the largest of any Canadian university? Twenty-nine current and former UBC student athletes are part of Team Canada’s roster while another 17 members of the UBC community will be in Brazil as coaches, management, support staff, and medical and paramedical personnel for Team Canada and the […]

    10 Business Books to Read This Summer

    Posted on Jul 29, 2016 by irena trebic
    Are you looking for some great business literature to read this summer? You’re in luck because David Lam Library has just developed a list of 10 business books to read this summer! They can all be found in the Great Reads section of the library, inside the Canaccord Learning Commons.   We also wanted to […]