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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.

November 20th is Transgender Day of Remembrance

Nov 06, 2025

History of Transgender Day of Remembrance Transgender Day of Remembrance was co-founded by Gwendolyn Ann Smith, Nancy Nangeroni, and Jahaira DeAlto and first observed on November 20, 1999. The group created this day to memorialize the murders of transgender people as a result of transphobia and was first inspired by the deaths of Rita Hester […]

EDI Scholars-in-Residence Hosts the Disability Justice Book Club with Jennifer Gagnon

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2026-2027 BC History Digitization Program Call for Submissions

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Invisible Disabilities Week: October 19-25

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“The Life of a Writer” – A Conversation with UBC Library’s Writer-in-Residence Evelyn Lau

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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.

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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.