BC History Digitization Program: 2024/2025 Call for submissions
The British Columbia History Digitization Program (BCHDP) is now accepting applications for project funding. The program, launched by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, provides matching funds to support projects that make unique British Columbia content freely available. Applications are due by Friday, December 8, 2023 @ 5:00 pm PST.
UBC Library at Word Vancouver Reading and Writing Festival at UBC Robson Square
With support from UBC Connects at Robson Square, Word Vancouver hosted the festival at Robson Square marking it the 29th annual festival in the city of Vancouver. UBC Library sponsored two sessions which included the Rare Books & Special Collections and Asian Library.
IKBLC Level 2 Learning Concourse upgraded with new workstations
The renovated space features new and increased seating, larger tables and plenty of power outlets for individual and group study.
Carpet replacement in IKBLC Level 2 planned for August 17 to September 1
The south wing of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) second floor will undergo carpet replacement from August 17 to September 1, 2023.
2023/2024 EDI Scholars-in-Residence program
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Scholars-in-Residence Program
BC History Digitization Program Early Notice Announcement
The British Columbia History Digitization Program (BCHDP) is seeking early notice from prospective 2024/2025 grant applicants. Early notice will be accepted until August 4, 2023.
Digitization of Tegami: Reaching Out Across Distance Complete
The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre has completed its digitization of Tegami: Reaching Out Across Distance.
Digitization of Images of Natural History Specimens Project Complete
The Beaty Biodiversity Museum has completed its digitization of Images of Natural History Specimens.
Digitization of City of Vancouver Heritage Inventory Photographs Digitization Project Complete
The City of Vancouver has completed its digitization of City of Vancouver Heritage Inventory Photographs Digitization Project.