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    • 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, […]

    Leadership book display at David Lam Library

    Posted on 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 LEADERSHIP. Here are a […]

    Thrive week events

    Posted on Oct 29, 2015 by Sarah Job, CLC Programming Assistant
    It is that time of year again. Thrive is happening next week! Thrive is a mindset and a week-long series of events focused on building positive mental health for everyone at UBC. As a testament to collaboration and the significance of the initiative, a host of campus and community partners are coming together for the […]

    Harry Potter Colloquium

    Posted on Oct 27, 2015 by irena trebic
    As part of the Harry Potter and the rain city exhibition the David Lam Library and Canaccord Learning Commons is hosting a colloquium, moderated by Darren Dahl, in which five speakers discuss the impact and influence of the Harry Potter series on the city and people of Vancouver, as well as literacy, literature, and fan engagement.  Colloquium: Harry Potter, […]