OER Project Spotlight: Chemistry Learning Modules
Project title: Context-Embedded Guided-Inquiry Learning Modules for Large Introductory Chemistry Courses Project team: W. Stephen McNeil, Tamara K. Freeman, Riley J. Petillion Background on the Open Educational Resource project. UBC Okanagan chemistry professors Dr. McNeil and Dr. Freeman and PhD student Riley J. Petillion developed a series of guided-inquiry learning modules for use as small-group […]
Records Storage Program OPEN
The Records Storage program, located within Okanagan Special Collections on the bottom floor of the Commons, is operational. Staff are regularly on campus and can accommodate any box transfers or access requests you have, though they will be subject to some special safety considerations due to Covid. They have also officiated the new records management […]
Notice to users: Upcoming service interruption
Library catalogue freeze scheduled for April 30 to May 10 Due to an upgrade to the Library’s catalogue, users will not be able to renew or recall materials or pay fines starting Friday April 30, 2021 at 1 p.m. Full service is expected to resume May 10, 2021 at 7 a.m. Users who have UBC […]
Author Event
Authors in conversation: T’áncháy Redvers and Joshua Whitehead The UBC Okanagan Library is pleased to present a unique online author event celebrating the diversity of literature created by and for Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer people on January 14. This event features writers and creators T’áncháy Redvers and Joshua Whitehead in conversation. Learn more
Citation, Research, and Search Support
Need Sources? Your CWL gives you access to online articles and ebooks in the UBC Library collection. In addition, you can use the Library Access Browser Extension to access materials anytime, anywhere. Have Citation or Search Questions? Get search and citation help by emailing libquestions.ok@ubc.ca or connect instantly through AskAway chat. You can also find […]
Open Educational Resources Grant
The UBC Okanagan Open Educational Resources Grant pilot program provides funding and support to UBC Okanagan faculty who wish to adapt or create open educational resources. Open Educational Resources (OER) are any teaching and learning materials that are made available to others to use without cost, and with an open license that allows for […]
We hear you!
Thank you to everyone who offered their recommendations for 2SLGBTQIA+ books and films to add to our collection. Your requests are now available to borrow through the UBC Okanagan collection or are on order. Thank you for helping to make our collection more diverse! A History of my Brief Body by Billie Ray Belcourt UBC […]
We are here for you!
From our remote work environments to wherever you are remote learning – we want you to know that your Library is here to support you online. Although most physical Library spaces remain closed, our dedicated team has spent the summer preparing virtual services so that we can continue to support you remotely. We have shifted […]
A Queer Century Comes to UBC Okanagan Campus
Please note: A Queer Century, 1869-1969 exhibit has been extended to January 30, 2020. See location and hours at the bottom of this article for more details on visiting the exhibit. The UBC Okanagan Library is excited to announce it will be hosting the exhibition, “A Queer Century, 1869-1969,” on loan from UBC Rare Books […]