2026-2027 BC History Digitization Program Call for Submissions
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 $3 million of […]
BC History Digitization Program Early Notice Announcement
The British Columbia History Digitization Program (BCHDP) is seeking early notice from prospective 2026/2027 grant applicants. Early notice will be accepted until August 4, 2025.
Digitization of Swedish Press Collection Complete
Swedish Heritage in British Columbia has completed its digitization of the Swedish Press Collection.
BC History Digitization Program – 2025 Projects
The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre announces the successful applicants for the BC History Digitization Program 2025.
New Resource Spotlight: Guide to IKBLC for Neurodivergent Patrons
Hello and welcome back to another blog post! This month’s post is going to highlight a new resource available to students at UBC: The Guide to IKBLC for Neurodivergent Patrons. I worked on developing this guide last summer, along with Emma Cornelius, a former librarian at IKBLC. I’m excited to share our work with you […]
BC History Digitization Program: 2025/2026 Call for submissions
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 […]
Digitization of the United Church Archives of Chinese and Japanese Canadian Communities in B.C. Project Complete
Pacific Mountain Regional Council Archives has completed its digitization of the United Church Archives of Chinese and Japanese Canadian Communities in B.C.
Making Space for Neurodivergent Patrons at UBC Library Accessibility Initiatives Happening This Summer
Celia Hagey, EDI Student Librarian at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. Each month, will be publishing a blog post about an EDI issue that is relevant to our community at UBC. She shares her first post about this summer project.
Digitization of Lumber Worker Newspaper Project Complete
Kaatza Historical Society has completed its digitization of Lumber Worker Newspaper Project.
Digitization of Behind the Lens: The Okamura and Banno Families Complete
Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre has completed its digitization of Behind the Lens: The Okamura and Banno Families.