Queer Zine Fair collaborators awarded UBC Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund
Congratulations to Donna Langille, Open Education Librarian at UBC Okanagan, and Erik Beardmore from Kelowna Museums for receiving the UBC Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund for their project Queer Zine Fair.
Friendship: books and films
BFFs, chosen family, chums, cronies, mates, buddies, homies, confidants, amigos, pals, frenemies. Explore the many wonderful books and films about Friendship!
Canadian creators: books and films
Browse this selection of books and films by Canadian creators to help celebrate the diverse experiences, voices, and stories of those who call this beautiful land our home.
Queer Zine Fair: a collaborative event to fill your soul
For two years running, UBC Okanagan Library and Kelowna Museums have partnered to offer a singular, one-of-a-kind event that fosters 2SLGBTQIA+ community building and welcomes everyone to celebrate Pride through purchasing, trading, and reading zines.
Pride Book List
Okanagan Library has curated a list that features books from diverse authors with a focus on amplifying 2SLGBTQIA+ identities, experiences, and perspectives. Check out the list and borrow a book to help expand your understanding and to celebrate our 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Sharron Simpson Family Community Engagement Endowment Fund recipient: Mari Noble
This year, Mari Noble’s project, “Metaphors of Beauty and Power in the Okanagan: Human-Centric Transfer of Knowledge through Metaphoric Language” was awarded the Sharron Simpson Family Community Engagement Endowment Fund.
UBC Library pilots new knowledge synthesis service at both campuses
While the library has supported researchers involved in systematic, scoping and other knowledge synthesis review projects for decades, the demand for expert consultation services in a variety of disciplines rose steadily in recent years. Librarians on both campuses saw the opportunity to provide a more comprehensive solution.
Series written by UBCO student now available to borrow
UBC Okanagan Library is excited to have acquired a series of books written by UBC Okanagan student Philip Patrick.
Asian History Month Book List
May is Asian Heritage Month and to celebrate UBC Okanagan Library is showcasing books written by people of Asian origin.
