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    • Klondike Gold Rush donation

    Posted on May 25, 2021 by irena trebic
    UBC alumnus and Canadian telecommunications icon, Philip B. Lind, CM, has donated the Phil Lind Klondike Gold Rush Collection to UBC Library. This is an unparalleled rare book and archival collection, dating from the Klondike Gold Rush (1894–1904). This collection is a cultural property of outstanding significance and consists of books, maps, letters and photos […]

    12th annual Celebrate Learning Week, May 17 to 23

    Posted on Apr 20, 2021 by irena trebic
    Join us at the 12th annual Celebrate Learning Week, from May 17 to 23, to celebrate teaching and learning. This year’s showcase will feature a week of exciting events, including workshops, poster sessions, special guest speakers, and more. Schedule of events: May 17:  Teaching and Learning Innovation Panel: May 17, 2021 | 10:00 – 11:00 […]

    Black History Month

    Posted on Feb 11, 2021 by irena trebic
    February is #BlackHistoryMonth, an opportunity for a focused, intentional, and elevated reflection and recognition of Black history and achievement. To learn about the many contributions of Black Canadians, Black British Columbians and Black students, faculty and staff at UBC, take a look at UBC’s featured events page at https://bit.ly/3oz305D. For more information about local community […]

    Love Data Week Feb 1-12

    Posted on Feb 02, 2021 by irena trebic
    We invite you to join us for an international celebration of data during Love Data Week.  UBC Library joins the celebration of #LoveDataWeek along with many other universities across Canada and throughout the world. Join us for a new annual tradition dedicated to spreading the awareness and importance of research data through a series of workshops […]

    Digital Declutter December!

    Posted on Dec 23, 2020 by irena trebic
    With most UBC faculty and staff having moved to remote working and teaching in 2020, the volume of files being created, copied and updated, and email moving back-and-forth has increased exponentially. While we may be aware that our digital files and emails desperately need to be sorted through and cleaned up, perhaps the thought of […]

    Thrive: November 2020

    Posted on Oct 29, 2020 by irena trebic
    Thrive is a time where we come together as a UBC community to learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support mental health.  Promoting mental health literacy, reducing stigma, reflecting on diverse perspectives and experiences, creating a supportive campus culture, and ensuring that faculty, staff and students have the resources to help them understand […]

    Open Access week

    Posted on Oct 08, 2020 by irena trebic
    October 19 to 25, 2020 is Open Access week at UBC. Join UBC Vancouver Library, UBC Okanagan Library, the Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (Vancouver), and the Centre for Teaching and Learning (Okanagan) for a week of sessions on various topics related to open access to research and education. Learn about topics such as […]

    Common Back-To-School IT Questions

    Posted on Sep 14, 2020 by irena trebic
    As the school year is starting, it is not uncommon for students to experience some back-to-school IT challenges. The following blog lists the most common student IT questions. Topics covered include: – I can’t see my course in Canvas – I’m getting an error when logging in to my Student Email account – I’m getting […]

    Materials Pick-up Service launched

    Posted on Jul 17, 2020 by irena trebic
    On July 6, 2020, UBC Library launched an on-campus materials pick-up service to enable library users to access items in the collection that are not available in electronic formats. This materials pickup service is available for current UBC students, faculty and staff only during the physical closure of UBC Library branches.  Users can request a […]

    New streaming video database and Statistics Canada’s Real Time Remote Access (RTRA) program

    Posted on May 22, 2020 by irena trebic
    Over the past two months, UBC Library has pumped up the volume of streaming and other online content. Here are some new additions: OntheBoards.TV (New!) is a portal for viewing full-length, high-quality films of performance works by contemporary artists in dance, theater, music and other forms.  Funded by UBC Okanagan. Audio Cine Films Digital Campus is […]