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    • 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 […]

    New FICTION collection at Lam Library

    Posted on Jul 18, 2016 by irena trebic
    David Lam Library is very excited to announce that we have started a small (but growing!) fiction collection.  We encourage you to come to the library and borrow one of our fun new fiction books for your summer reading enjoyment. The topics range from Anton Chekhov’s early stories, the struggles of a boy living in Poland during the […]

    TecExpo and Maker Day 2016

    Posted on Jul 04, 2016 by irena trebic
    We invite you to join us for the third annual TecExpo 2016 to learn about new and emerging ways of teaching and learning which will be taking place on July 6th and 7th in the Scarfe building foyer at 2125 Main Mall. The Technology Enhanced Classroom (TEC) Expo showcases creative and innovative uses of technology […]

    Aboriginal (Un)History Month 2016

    Posted on Jun 21, 2016 by irena trebic
    Did you know that June is Aboriginal (Un)History Month? The “un” in “Aboriginal (Un)History Month” represents the continuing importance and relevance of Aboriginal peoples in Canada and around the world. UBC’s Irving K. Barber Learning Centre is hosting an exhibit in celebration of Aboriginal peoples in Canada. This year’s exhibits focus on several programs for […]

    Canadian Census

    Posted on May 12, 2016 by irena trebic
    The return of the mandatory Census questionnaire has generated excitement among Canadians. Although May 10, 2016 is the official  census day, it is not a strict deadline, according to Statistics Canada. Canadians are being asked to complete it as soon as they can in the following days. Many have yet to fill out their questionnaire. So what exactly is the […]

    Top 10 Soft Skills Employers Look for Most

    Posted on Apr 29, 2016 by irena trebic
    Congratulations to our students for having finished all your exams this term! Many of you have graduated and are looking to land your dream job, and others are hoping to find an internship or good summer job. In addition to the many skills and knowledge you have gained throughout your university career, it is worth […]

    Canadian Young Adult book display

    Posted on Apr 22, 2016 by irena trebic
    Are you looking for a fun post-exam activity? Consider reading one of Education Library’s many Canadian Young Adult novels. To help you select a book to read, David Lam Library has put on a display of book covers of select Canadian Young Adult books which are all available at the Education Library. We encourage you to […]