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    • RepRisk database one year subscription

    Posted on Jul 07, 2022 by irena trebic
    UBC Library is pleased to announce that we now have a temporary access to RepRisk data thanks to funding from UBC Sauder’s Finance Division and the Peter Lusztig Award.  RepRisk provides access to ESG Risk data Access will be for one year. Patrons will need to have a WRDS account in order to access the […]

    Indigenous History Month

    Posted on Jun 08, 2022 by irena trebic
    June commemorates Indigenous History Month in Canada. The month encourages people to learn about, appreciate and acknowledge the rich history, heritage, resilience, contributions and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across the country. Join us for UBC Events on campus honoring Indigenous History Month: June 4, 2022 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – […]

    Research help in summer term

    Posted on May 26, 2022 by irena trebic
    Are you looking to find high quality information on an industry, company, consumer group, location or other business topic? Drop by our research help desk in person on Mondays, Thursdays or Fridays, from 1-4pm in CLC 220. This in-person service is dependent on librarian availability. If you prefer online Zoom research help, you can join […]

    Asian Heritage Month

    Posted on May 10, 2022 by irena trebic
    May is Asian Heritage Month. The theme for this year’s Asian Heritage Month is, “Continuing a legacy of greatness”. This month is a reminder for all Canadians to come together to combat anti-Asian racism and discrimination in all its forms. UBC is hosting several events in honor of Asian Heritage Month. Some of them include: […]

    New online resources at the library

    Posted on Apr 27, 2022 by irena trebic
    UBC Library has recently subscribed to several new resources. They include: Sage Skills: Business: Similar to LinkedIn Learning, this interactive digital resource features both academic and practitioner experts in a library of flexible learning tracks across five modules: Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Organizational Communication, and Professionalism. This resource empowers students to develop and practice real-world […]

    UBC Refworks subscription ending September 30, 2022

    Posted on Mar 08, 2022 by irena trebic
    UBC Library has made the decision to end the subscription to the RefWorks citation management software as of September 30, 2022. All users of the Legacy or ProQuest RefWorks will have to transfer their references to another citation management tool before that date. We recognize that this change will impact current RefWorks users, and have […]

    Black History Month

    Posted on Feb 08, 2022 by irena trebic
    February is Black History Month. While we should celebrate Black history and excellence every day, this is an opportunity for a focused, intentional and elevated reflection and recognition of Black history and achievement. There are a lot of events at UBC this month celebrating Black History Month. Learn about Black Lives Matter in Italy and […]

    Research Help Desk

    Posted on Feb 03, 2022 by irena trebic
    UBC classes are returning to in-person instruction starting Monday, February 7th. David Lam Library and other UBC library branches have been open to our community throughout January. We are currently offering a hybrid research help model which consists of both in-person and Zoom drop-in reference support. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, we are offering online Zoom […]

    Research help

    Posted on Nov 23, 2021 by irena trebic
    Due to student demand, David Lam business librarians decided to add one more day of Zoom research help. Our updated research help schedule consists of remote Zoom drop-ins on Monday and Tuesday afternoons, from 1 to 4 pm. For Zoom Mondays and Tuesdays, join via browser in 4 easy steps: 1. Go to zoom.us/join 2. Enter […]

    Small Business Month

    Posted on Oct 21, 2021 by irena trebic
    In honor of Small Business Month, several branches across UBC Library will be having curated displays related to small business, from October 21 to Nov 12.  Irving K. Barber Learning Centre has a display on Aboriginal entrepreneurship. You are invited to visit their book display over the next few weeks. Be sure to also check […]