BC History Digitization Program

The British Columbia History Digitization Program promotes increased access to British Columbia’s historical resources by providing matching funds to undertake digitization projects that will result in free online access to unique historical material from around the province.

The British Columbia History Digitization Program demonstrates the Learning Centre’s dedication to sharing knowledge and supporting education by making local information resources available to people throughout the province and beyond.

Digitization of Offsite: BC Art in Storage Complete
The Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery has completed its digitization of Offsite: BC Art in Storage. Read More
Digitization of Vancouver Recreation Collection Project Complete
The Museum of Vancouver has completed its digitization of Vancouver Recreation Collection Project. Read More
Digitization of Art, Video & Culture through the Portable Video Lens Complete
VIVO Media Arts Centre has completed its digitization of Art, Video & Culture through the Portable Video Lens. Read More
Digitization of Abbotsford, Sumas, Matsqui Newspaper Local Newspaper, 1946 Year Complete
The University of the Fraser Valley has completed its digitization of 1946 of the Abbotsford, Sumas and Matsqui News. Read More
BC History Digitization Program: 2022/2023 Call for Applications
The British Columbia History Digitization Program (BCHDP) is now accepting applications for project funding. The program, initiated by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre in 2006, provides matching funds to support digitization projects that make unique British Columbia content freely available. Since its inception in 2006, the BCHDP has awarded more than $2 million of matching funds for more than 250 projects. […] Read More