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Open for submissions: 2016 Equity Enhancement Fund

Posted on Feb 25, 2016 by irena trebic
If you have a great idea to help make UBC a better campus but lack funding, the UBC Equity Enhancement Fund can assist. This Fund supports community-based initiatives that enhance equity, diversity, inclusion and intercultural understanding at UBC. The 2016 call for proposals is open and applications are due by April 1. Proposals should demonstrate benefits to […]


Diversity book display

Posted on Feb 18, 2016 by irena trebic
February is a month to celebrate our diversity. In addition to being designated as Black History Month, there have been many other diversity events happening on campus such as OUTweek throughout this month. We encourage you to take a look at other Diversity and Intercultural Events at UBC. In celebration of diversity month, David Lam Library has put […]


Lunar New Year book display

Posted on Feb 03, 2016 by irena trebic
As part of Lunar New Year celebrations, the Canaccord Learning Commons has put on a display of books about conducting business in China and Chinese consumer preferences. Here are a few titles from the ‘Lunar New Year: spotlight on China’ book display: Title Author Year Call Number Doing business successfully in China Mona Chung 2011 HF5389.3.C6 […]


Research Impact Challenge: February 15-19, 2016

Posted on Jan 29, 2016 by irena trebic
Are you a UBC graduate student, postdoc, or faculty member looking to increase the impact of your research? Join us for the Reading Week Research Impact Challenge, February 15-19, 2016, at Koerner Library. In a competitive research landscape, researchers can no longer afford to just publish and hope for the best. To leave a mark, […]


SimplyMap : A cool interactive map tool

Posted on Jan 25, 2016 by irena trebic
Have you discovered that our library subscribes to SimplyMap, an Internet-based mapping application that enables users to develop interactive thematic maps and reports using thousands of demographic, business, and marketing data variables? This tool is incredibly valuable for market research in both Canada and the United States. It allows you to generate both maps and […]


Millenials / Gen Y book display

Posted on Dec 11, 2015 by irena trebic
As part of the Harry Potter exhibit, the Canaccord Learning Commons staff asked Sauder students to identify major themes from Harry Potter books. Our final book display of the season is on the theme of Millenials / Gen Y. Here are a few titles from the ‘Millenials / Gen Y’ display: Title Author Date  Call Number […]


Ethics book display

Posted on Nov 30, 2015 by irena trebic
As part of the Harry Potter exhibit, the Canaccord Learning Commons staff asked Sauder students to identify major themes from Harry Potter books. We have just created a new  book display on the theme of ETHICS. Here are a few titles from the ‘ETHICS / CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY’ display: Title Author Date  Call Number Business ethics […]


Team Work book display

Posted on Nov 17, 2015 by irena trebic
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 […]


Best places to study on campus

Posted on Nov 12, 2015 by irena trebic
As we near the end of the term, students are always looking for good places to study on campus. This fall, Vancity Buzz has created a list of 17 great places to study at UBC. We are proud to announce that David Lam Library has made the list! We encourage you to check out the […]


THRIVE book display

Posted on Nov 02, 2015 by irena trebic
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, […]