Supporting Research at UBC
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Leading research library
The UBC Okanagan Library is proud to be a part of the UBC Library system, a recognized leading research library and one of the largest research libraries in Canada.
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Inclusive learning environment
The UBC Okanagan Library is an inclusive place that offers a high-level of service for students, faculty, staff and visitors.
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Expert support
Our services staff and subject librarians provide in-person expertise for every stage of the research path.
Dedicated Support
We help support research activities across myriad disciplines and can assist in publishing and research dissemination. Whether you’re looking for information about preserving your research data, choosing a journal for your article, or building your academic profile, we will help you navigate your research path.
Research Services for Faculty, Post-docs & Graduate Students
The UBC Okanagan Library offers a number of in-person services for faculty as well as post-doctoral fellows and graduate students. Please explore below to find specific support services for your research.
SUBJECT LIBRARIANS
Subject Librarians provide research consultations by phone, email, and in person. Let us know what we can do to support your research needs.
CENTRE FOR SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATION (CSC)
The CSC brings together the expertise of partners from Advanced Research Computing and Research Services with the UBC Okanagan Library to provide an information hub for research supports and services at UBC Okanagan.
Writing Consultations
The CSC provides writing support for journal articles, grant proposals, theses, dissertations, and conference presentations, as well as copyright, open access, and author rights.
CSC Workshops
The CSC offers workshops and events to faculty, post-docs, and graduate students on a wide range of research projects and processes topics.
Research Tools & Services
The CSC website features a searchable database of research tools and services and functions as an information hub for research support services at UBC Okanagan.
Undergraduate Student Support
The Library offers support through in-person services and spaces specifically designed for the undergraduate student. From help with assignments to writing workshops and tutoring, we’re here to support your learning, research and academic success.
Subject Librarians
Subject Librarians provide research consultations by phone, email, and in person as well as subject specific library instruction and workshops.
Student Learning Hub
The Student Learning Hub offers centralized undergraduate services designed to enhance learning and empower students in all disciplines and at all undergraduate levels.
Workshops
The Student Learning Hub offers writing workshops and learning seminars throughout the academic term.
Library Instruction
Subject Librarians offer customized workshops, guest lectures, co-led sessions and single session to instructors on a variety of topics including:
- developing research skills + strategies
- citation support + management
- literature reviews
Okanagan Special Collections
Our Special Collections room (COM004) boasts a variety of resources for research purposes including books, pamphlets, journal issues, DVDs, VHS, maps, etc. – created in and/or about the Okanagan-Similkameen, Columbia-Shuswap, and the Kootenays.