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The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre is a facility dedicated to the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic development of the people of British Columbia. We provide publicly accessible educational resources, open spaces for research and innovation, and we work with community partners on initiatives to promote lifelong learning across the province.

Asian Heritage Month 2025

May 21, 2025

This May we have been celebrating Asian Heritage Month. Vancouver is home to many diverse Asian communities who have shaped the city, as well as the country as a whole. What is Asian Heritage Month? The Government of Canada recognizes Asian Heritage Month as a time to recognize the achievements and contributions of people of […]

Digitization of Swedish Press Collection Complete

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Applications for 2025/2026 Writer-in-Residence Program now open

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Irving K. Barber Learning Centre undergoing building maintenance from April 28 to May 16

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BC History Digitization Program – 2025 Projects

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Initiatives

More than just a cutting-edge educational facility, The Irving K Barber Learning Centre supports lifelong learning, research, and the development of open resources through its community initiatives. Our partners include First Nations, regional organizations, municipalities and more.

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The Irving K Barber Learning Centre provides a world-class facility for students and community members to study and collaborate, and access to state of the art technology and solutions.

Resources

The Irving K Barber Learning Centre provides access to high-quality research materials and reference resources that are open to the public and the university community alike.