Asian Heritage Month 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
Swedish Heritage in British Columbia has completed its digitization of the Swedish Press Collection.
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre undergoing building maintenance from April 28 to May 16
The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre will be undergoing scheduled maintenance starting April 28.
BC History Digitization Program – 2025 Projects
The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre announces the successful applicants for the BC History Digitization Program 2025.
Exploring Sustainable Fashion
Welcome back to another blog post! This month, we are exploring an aspect of sustainability that interests me— sustainable fashion. I’ve chosen this topic because April 22 is Earth Day. Since 1970, Earth Day has been a day to take action for the climate, learning about sustainability initiatives and coming together as a community. Here […]
International Women’s Day 2025
Hello and welcome back to another blog post! I hope you all enjoyed last month’s post on Black History Month. In March, we’ll celebrate women— another group of people who make our world richer and brighter. Continue reading to learn about International Women’s Day, its history, and celebrations happening in Vancouver this year. What is […]
Black History Month 2025
Hello and welcome to February’s blog post! This month’s theme is Black History Month. To commemorate this occasion, we will learn what Black History Month is and why it is celebrated, then highlight ways you can get involved in Black History Month events here in Vancouver. What is Black History Month? Black History Month […]
Managing Winter Mental Health
Hello and welcome back to my monthly blog posts. I’m Celia, the EDI Student Librarian at IKBLC, and every month I’ll post about something related to equity, diversity, and inclusion at UBC. I hope you find the posts interesting and easy to digest in the midst of a busy term. January’s topic is mental health […]
“The Life of a Writer” featuring UBC Library inaugural Writer-in-Residence Tsering Yangzom Lama
Wednesday, 26 Feb, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (Peña Room)