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    • Business Expert Press collection

    Posted on Jan 17, 2012 by Christina Sylka
    The David Lam Library recently purchased access to the Business Expert Press Digital Libraries e-book collection. This collection of over 150 practical and concise e-books on diverse business topics, such as supply and operations management, international business, social media, finance, accounting, public relations, and marketing strategy includes introductory textbooks for entry-level students, and numerous sources […]

    Films on Demand: a database of high-quality streaming videos now available

    Posted on Jan 09, 2012 by Christina Sylka
    Films can be used effectively in classrooms to illustrate concepts, to spark debates and to frame discussions. UBC Library has recently purchased access to Films on Demand, a database of over 7,300 high quality streaming video titles suitable for both undergraduate and graduate level courses in a variety of disciplines within the arts, humanities, medicine, […]

    Business Expert Press Digital Libraries – Trial Access

    Posted on Dec 06, 2011 by lindsayu
    UBC Library is running a trial on Business Expert Press Digital Libraries (2010-2011 e-book collection). “Business Expert Press publishes concise, practical ebooks for students advancing towards degrees in business/management — anyone, in fact, interested in entrepreneurship. There are plenty of introductory textbooks for entry-level students, and numerous sources of primary research materials for doctoral candidates. […]

    New Arts, Media and Entertainment Industries Research Guide Published

    Posted on Dec 02, 2011 by Christina Sylka
    Librarians at the David Lam Management Research Library have developed and published a new Research Guide on the Arts, Media and Entertainment Industries.  This guide is of interest to researchers conducting business or market planning in the cultural industries, as well as those exploring this sector for career research.

    The qualities employers are looking for

    Posted on Nov 10, 2011 by janwallace
    According to the US-based National Association of Colleges and Employers’ Job Outlook 2012 survey, employers value teamwork, verbal communication skills, decision-making and problem-solving, and the ability to obtain and process information the most highly of their top ten desired traits. Surprisingly, the ability to create and edit written reports, and the ability to sell or […]

    China Stock Market and Accounting Research Database

    Posted on Nov 04, 2011 by janwallace
    The David Lam Management Research Library and the UBC Okanagan Library have jointly purchased access to a series of corporate and accounting data for publicly listed companies in China. The China Stock Market & Accounting Research Database provides data on the China stock markets and the financial statements of China’s listed companies. Newly added data […]

    RefWorks for Business Researchers Workshop

    Posted on Nov 02, 2011 by lindsayu
    The David Lam Library is offering a RefWorks for Business Researchers workshop on Wednesday November 9th from 9.00-10.30am in the Canaccord Learning Commons. The workshop is open to graduate students at faculty at the Sauder School of Business. RefWorks is a web based citation management tool, available to all UBC students, faculty and staff through […]

    Sage Research Methods Online – Trial Access

    Posted on Oct 04, 2011 by lindsayu
    UBC Library is running a trial on SAGE Research Methods Online until November 3rd. “SAGE Research Methods Online is a web-based research methods tool created to support researchers and students as they explore relevant content across the social and behavioral sciences, covering quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods.  SRMO links over 100,000 pages of SAGE’s renowned book, […]

    Weekly video launched – This Week at Sauder

    Posted on Oct 03, 2011 by janwallace
    The Canaccord Learning Commons is producing a weekly video series, titled “This Week at Sauder.” The series is produced by and for Sauder students, and describes upcoming events and activities such as clubs, speakers, yoga sessions and career nights.

    Riding with Madonna – Legendary policewoman to discuss negotiation and decision-making on the street

    Posted on Sep 20, 2011 by janwallace
    Legendary policewoman, crisis negotiator and inspirational speaker Linda Stewart shares her remarkable stories from the streets of Vancouver on Wednesday, September 28 at 5:30 pm. Linda, former police constable who is now an instructor at the Justice Institute of British Columbia, is well-known within the police community for her compassionate and caring approach to young […]