Equity Reads
Reading and talking about what we read is one of the most powerful ways to learn. By intentionally learning about the experiences of others, we can come together to fight for a better future for all of us.
Library service update regarding fines, fees and loan periods
UBC Library is implementing changes to its loan policies and fines structure, which will affect all library users on both Vancouver and Okanagan campuses.
Summer Reads
Summer break + Okanagan sunshine + beach days call for a good book! Our library staff have put together a list of popular reads from our collection for you to enjoy before the busy school year starts again. Explore this display on the library’s main floor until August 1 or find the books listed below […]
National Indigenous Peoples’ Day booklist
National Indigenous Peoples’ Day recognizes the history, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across what we now call Canada. Reading the stories, histories, and ideas of Indigenous Peoples is just one way to celebrate and expand our understanding—which is something we should always be looking to do, not just on Indigenous […]
2024 Aspire-2040 Learning Transformations Funded projects
Congratulations to all recipients of the 2024 Aspire-2040 Learning Transformations fund.
Sharron Simpson Family Community Engagement Endowment Fund recipient: Sarah Craven
This year, Sarah Craven’s project “Cultivating Perspectives through Okanagan Literature” was awarded funding.
May 10 & June 3: Queer Zine Workshop and Fair
UBCO Library and Kelowna Museums have partnered to offer a Queer Zine Workshop and a Queer Zine Fair.
Robert Janke appointed Deputy University Librarian, Okanagan Campus
Robert Janke begins his five-year term as Deputy University Librarian, Okanagan Campus on April 1, 2024.
April 9 & 10: Zine Fair at Okanagan Special Collections
Join us on April 9 and 10 as UBCO students, faculty, and staff come together for the Zine Fair at Okanagan Special Collections (COM 004) from 12 to 4pm. This event provides students with the opportunity to build their own collection while offering faculty and staff insight into how zines can be introduced as […]
Open UBC hosts virtual showcase event for open educational resource creators
The steep cost of teaching and learning resources is a heavy burden for many students, but UBC faculty are finding new ways to lighten the load with open educational resources. This year, Open UBC is introducing a new way for UBC faculty, staff, and students to learn about these innovative projects.