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Behind-the-scenes: UBC Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections and University Archives upgrades

Construction is well underway on several significant UBC Library Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC) and University Archives (UA) projects. A flurry of activity has taken over RBSC’s spaces, set to a symphony of power tools, whirling fans and shop vacs. The walls are stripped down to their metal studs, and the cement floors and […]

Read More Posted on December 4, 2025

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RBSC and UA Reading Room to close temporarily starting December 15

Starting December 15, the Rare Books and Special Collection and University Archives reading room will close temporarily for construction.

Read More Posted on December 1, 2025

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Message from the University Librarian: Announcing my retirement on June 30, 2026

Reflecting on eight years as UBC Library's University Librarian.

Read More Posted on November 10, 2025

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Records Management at UBC: How Do I Name my Files?

If you’ve ever searched your computer and found files like ‘Schedule 2025-FINAL-FINAL(1).docx,’ you know how quickly file names can become confusing.

Read More Posted on November 3, 2025

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Behind-the-scenes: UBC Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections and University Archives upgrades

Construction is well underway on several significant UBC Library Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC) and University Archives (UA) projects. A flurry of activity has taken over RBSC’s spaces, set to a symphony of power tools, whirling fans and shop vacs. The walls are stripped down to their metal studs, and the cement floors and […]

Read More Posted on December 4, 2025

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RBSC and UA Reading Room to close temporarily starting December 15

Starting December 15, the Rare Books and Special Collection and University Archives reading room will close temporarily for construction.

Read More Posted on December 1, 2025

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Message from the University Librarian: Announcing my retirement on June 30, 2026

Reflecting on eight years as UBC Library's University Librarian.

Read More Posted on November 10, 2025

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Records Management at UBC: How Do I Name my Files?

If you’ve ever searched your computer and found files like ‘Schedule 2025-FINAL-FINAL(1).docx,’ you know how quickly file names can become confusing.

Read More Posted on November 3, 2025

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