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    • 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, […]

    Harry Potter research guide

    Posted on Oct 22, 2015 by irena trebic
    After checking out our Harry Potter display, do you find yourself wondering what other materials UBC Library has about Harry Potter? David Lam Library has created a Harry Potter research guide that provides links to library events in addition to pointing you to our collection of books, ebooks, articles, and theses about Harry Potter. Check […]

    ‘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, […]