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‘Magic’ book display at David Lam Library

Posted on Oct 20, 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 create displays over the coming weeks based on the themes identified. The first theme for the display is MAGIC. Here are a few titles from the ‘MAGIC’ display: […]


Small Business book display

Posted on Oct 19, 2015 by irena trebic
In order to celebrate Small Business Week (October 19-23, 2015), the David Lam Library is putting on a display of Small Business books, in collaboration with the Small Business Accelerator. Come check out our display, and be sure to look at the Small Business Accelerator website at www.sba-bc.ca. Use the free tools on the Small Business […]


Hallowe’en at Hogwarts West on October 30th

Posted on Oct 15, 2015 by irena trebic
UBC Library is hosting a Harry Potter themed Hallowe’en party on October 30th in the Dodson Room of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. Dress up as your favorite Potter character. There will be a costume contest, games, crafts and light refreshments. The party is free, but tickets are required. Beginning on October 15th you […]


What is Rare Books and Special Collections?

Posted on Oct 14, 2015 by irena trebic
Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC) at the University of British Columbia Library occupies the central role in developing and hosting the Harry Potter and the rain city exhibit. Katherine Kalsbeek is Acting Head of Rare Books and Special Collections, and she acquired the first edition Harry Potter titles that you see in the exhibit.  […]


Harry Potter and the Rain City exhibit in Lam library

Posted on Oct 13, 2015 by irena trebic
Harry Potter and the Rain City exhibit in Lam library Come check out the Harry Potter exhibit at UBC Library, curated by Rare Books and Special Collections!  Learn about the impact of the series, visit the exhibition, attend the colloquium, or have some fun at our Hallowe’en party! http://ow.ly/T2Xe8 Why is there a Harry Potter […]


Learn about business opportunities in Northern BC

Posted on Oct 05, 2015 by irena trebic
Are you interested in learning about business opportunities in Northern BC? The Small Business Accelerator has released a blog post about major projects in northern British Columbia.  The David Lam library has also recently purchased the book British Columbia’s New North : how to build your business, respect communities–and prosper by Ramona Materi.


Graduate Open Scholar Award

Posted on Sep 23, 2015 by irena trebic
Want a chance to win $500 and share your research with the world? Contribute your graduate non-thesis coursework to the GSS cIRcle Open Scholar Award Collection in cIRcle, UBC’s digital repository, for the chance to win one of two $500 awards. Your work will also be featured in popular UBC Library publications, social media channels, […]


New in the David Lam Library: Alumni online access to business research

Posted on May 05, 2015 by buschert
Did you know: Alumni have access to online business research through UBC Library ! This blog post from the Small Business Accelerator explains how to target the best business publications in Business Source Alumni Edition using your A-card: Business Research Resources for UBC Alumni


New in the Lam Library: the 2014 World Cup and the UBC Library

Posted on Jun 18, 2014 by Christina Sylka
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup is a worldwide competition of FIFA members’ senior men’s national soccer teams. It is the most widely followed sporting event in the world; the viewership even exceeds that of the Olympic Games. The 2014 World Cup is being hosted by Brazil during June 12 to July […]


New in the David Lam Library: Pass it On, Preservation Week at UBC Library

Posted on Apr 23, 2014 by Christina Sylka
UBC Library is hosting a series of events from April 28th to May 2nd to celebrate Preservation Week. Events include webinars on preserving family archives and scrapbooks, talks on digitization devices and strategies, and a bookbinding exhibition. To read more or to view all the events being hosted, please visit about.library.ubc.ca/2014/04/14/pass-it-on-preservation-week-at-ubc-library/ Webinars and talks will […]