UBC Library acquires copy of ‘the most beautiful of all printed books’ – the Kelmscott Chaucer
A new chapter in teaching is about to begin for the UBC Library with the acquisition of one of the world’s most extraordinary books: the Kelmscott Chaucer.
Centuries-old medieval manuscripts added to UBC Library collection
The acquisition of two outstanding medieval manuscripts has bolstered UBC Library’s rare book holdings and provided valuable, real-life texts for teaching and learning.
Libraries evolve to keep pace in rapidly changing world of technology
Academic university libraries have come a long way since the early days of the card catalogue system, microfiches, and rows of book stacks.
“Window on a lost world”: rediscovered papyri at UBC shed light on ancient Egypt
A reminder for a dinner invitation and a touching letter from a young man to his mother offer a rare glimpse of daily life in ancient Egypt, thanks to a recent rediscovery at UBC Library.
UBC Library acquires 800-year-old medieval Papal document
An extraordinary Papal document that’s nearly 800 years old has become a valuable teaching and research tool at UBC, thanks to a history instructor’s passion and the university library’s restoration efforts.
Wilde times: rare book coup for UBC
UBC Library has scored a rare book coup by acquiring two exceptional examples of early gay literature that share a connection with famed Victorian writer Oscar Wilde.
UBC Chung Collection celebrated in new documentary
A documentary film looking at UBC Library’s acclaimed Chung Collection premieres on Knowledge Network on May 16.
$1.2M UBC photo collection offers priceless glimpse into B.C. history
A Vancouver art collector has donated a treasure trove of rare historical photos to UBC Library.
Iconic Videomatica film collection available at UBC and SFU
Film fans, rejoice – Videomatica’s legendary film collection is now accessible for borrowing from UBC and SFU libraries.
Medieval manuscript’s impact spans centuries
A 700-year-old book—the oldest in UBC Library’s collection–helps bring history alive
The fight against mould, rot and decay
A trip to China helps preservation librarian Alvan Bregman save UBC’s ancient treasures
One year later: UBC remembers Japan’s earthquake, explores lessons learned
UBC experts and community members are available to comment on the March 11 anniversary of Japan’s “triple disaster” – the earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant meltdown.
UBC and SFU welcome $1.7M Videomatica film collection
An exceptional film collection valued at $1.7 million will be housed and preserved by the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University.
Historical B.C. newspapers digitized by UBC Library
For the first time, more than 45,000 pages chronicling B.C.’s storied past are available online following the completion of a British Columbia Historical Newspapers Project.
UBC’s University Librarian first Canadian to head global group
UBC’s University Librarian is the first Canadian to head an organization that has been the global voice of the library and information profession for more than eight decades. Earlier this […]
Check us out: UBC Library presents the Living Library
UBC kicks off its first-ever “Living Library” where users can “check out and borrow” remarkable individuals to learn more about their lives and experiences