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Grace Period for Overdue Items

UBC Okanagan Library will be temporarily waiving fines on items that are overdue during the Library’s closure due to the current wildfire situation. Once the Library reopens, overdue items can be returned to the Library Service Desk or at the designated book return slot at the front of the Library building.   Please contact us at libquestions.ok@ubc.ca if […]

Leadership transition at UBC Okanagan Library

UBC Okanagan Library would like to extend a sincere thank you to Heather Berringer for her years of service and dedication to the library as Chief Librarian. Heather will be transitioning to a full-time appointment as Associate Provost, Academic Operations and Services effective April 1, 2023. Heather has been a valued member of UBC’s leadership […]

Open Education Week: March 6-10

Open Education Week: March 6-10

Celebrating Theytus Books at UBC Okanagan Library

Celebrating Theytus Books at UBC Okanagan Library

For Honouring Indigenous Writers (March 1-31), UBC Okanagan Library Special Collections is pleased to present an exhibition featuring the publications of Theytus Books. These books, having an essential tie to the Okanagan, provide a reflection of place that is valuable to our campus and communities. Founded in 1980, Theytus Books is the first, and oldest, […]

Honouring Indigenous Writers: March 1-31

Honouring Indigenous Writers: March 1-31

Honouring Indigenous Writers seeks to increase awareness of Indigenous authors. This year the organizing team has put together an exciting schedule of events throughout the month of March. All events are free and open to everyone!

February 15-28: BC Heritage Walk

UBC Okanagan Library has designed a BC Heritage Walk as part of BC Heritage Week and Move UBC month. 11 stops are located between the Library and The Commons to help you learn more about Okanagan history and explore archival materials. Participate in this activity and enter for a chance to win prizes from Theytus Books […]

UBC Library research project explores Indigenous perspectives in open education resource development
New Report Outlines Opportunities to Support UBC Researchers’ Digital Data Skills

New Report Outlines Opportunities to Support UBC Researchers’ Digital Data Skills

Results from UBC’s Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) needs assessment survey have been released as a joint report from UBC Library, and UBC Advanced Research Computing (UBC ARC). The report outlines findings from a survey of over 200 UBC researchers on both campuses undertaken in spring 2021, and reveals three key recommendations on how to support […]