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BC History Digitization Program Early Notice Announcement
July 4, 2025
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
April 30, 2025
Swedish Heritage in British Columbia has completed its digitization of the Swedish Press Collection.
BC History Digitization Program – 2025 Projects
April 8, 2025
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
November 19, 2024
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 […]
Digitization of the United Church Archives of Chinese and Japanese Canadian Communities in B.C. Project Complete
June 10, 2024
Pacific Mountain Regional Council Archives has completed its digitization of the United Church Archives of Chinese and Japanese Canadian Communities in B.C.
Digitization of Behind the Lens: The Okamura and Banno Families Complete
May 15, 2024
Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre has completed its digitization of Behind the Lens: The Okamura and Banno Families.
Digitization of City of Vancouver Heritage Inventory Photographs Digitization Project (Phase Two) Complete
May 3, 2024
The City of Vancouver Archives has completed its digitization of City of Vancouver Heritage Inventory Photographs Digitization Project (Phase Two).
Digitization of Surrey Leader Photograph Digitization Project Complete
May 3, 2024
The City of Surrey Archives has completed its digitization of the Surrey Leader Photograph Collection.
IKBLC Level 2 Learning Concourse upgraded with new workstations
August 31, 2023
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
August 17, 2023
The south wing of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) second floor will undergo carpet replacement from August 17 to September 1, 2023.