Ubc librarys giftinkind program ensures that rare books, collections and items are made fully accessible to students and researchers, both at ubc and. The puban collection, one of ubc librarys collections of rare books, was. Lled and ubc education library book drive 2018 faculty. Students can sign up for a ubc email address via to create a permanent account, users must be on campus. Friends of the ubc library support ubc connect engage donate.
The ubc library research commons has launched geodisy, an opensource tool that allows users to search online for canadian research data through mapbased discovery. The university of british columbia ubc library has 15 branches and divisions on the vancouver campus and on the. Other items may be sold in the friends of the library s booksale. A collaboration between the ubc okanagan library and the okanagan regional library orl, the innovation library supports all students, faculty, and staff from ubc s okanagan campus, and is uniquely positioned to serve the needs of students involved in experiential and community service learning opportunities, faculty members engaged with communitybased research, and community researchers in. Kwokchu lee recognition ceremony at richmond public. Lled and ubc education library book drive 2018 faculty of. Ubc librarys rare and special harry potter collection of. No one ever graduated without one anonymous the library is an integral part of teaching, learning, and research at ubc.
However, there are many ways to access resources remotely both through regents library and ubc. As a course instructor, i work very closely with the campus bookstore particularly when selecting textbooks and their various formats hardcopy, looseleaf and electronic versions and exploring package deals with other course material. Ubc education library is pleased to announce a new series of themed booklists on topics related to teaching, learning, and childrens literature. Donations are accepted at central library year round. The library is an integral part of teaching, learning, and research at ubc. Please contact us if you wish to donate or if you have a collection of books or journals, manuscripts, research papers or subscriptions that you think would be of value to the library. The ubc library research commons launches opensource geospatial data discovery tool. Consider making a financial donation to cover the costs of shipping the books you donate. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale.
A collaboration between the ubc okanagan library and the okanagan regional library orl, the innovation library supports all students, faculty, and staff from ubcs okanagan campus, and is uniquely positioned to serve the needs of students involved in experiential and community service learning opportunities, faculty members engaged with communitybased research, and community researchers. Sponsorships and nonresearch grants are permitted for donations as these are contributions made to other organizations where ubc may receive advertising, promotion, product, service or another advantage. Search for books and other resources in campus reading rooms, audiovisual materials in ubc archives and selected subjectspecific bibliographies of local interest in ubc bibliographies. Learn more about how to give on our donate page, or contact theubc library development office. David lam management research library at sauder school of business. One of the most prominent points of outmigration from china historically, since 1978 taishan has again experienced substantial outmigration. Ubc library would like to thank those who have used robson square library, and we will keep you updated on developments. Sponsorships and nonresearch donations sponsorships and nonresearch grants are permitted for donations as these are contributions made to other organizations where ubc may receive advertising, promotion, product, service or another advantage. Ubc education library booklists ubc education library is pleased to announce a new series of themed booklists on topics related to teaching, learning, and childrens literature.
The faculty of education and education library new and used book sale takes place on november th in the foyer of neville scarfe between 11. Out on the shelves is a nonprofit, community library built and cared for by volunteers, librarians, and librariansintraining who are committed to antioppressive social justice work. Remittances, donations, and investments in taishan, china, since 1978. The centre for scholarly communication has moved to a different area on the second floor of the library. Better world books takes book donations from libraries and other institutions ubc library sends unneeded duplicate books or gifts that do. The remainder is received from gifts, endowments and trusts, nearly all of which are set up for a very specific purpose. Please contact us if you wish to donate or if you have a collection of books or journals, manuscripts, research papers or subscriptions. Remittances, donations, and investments in taishan, china. Boosting literacy with better world books about ubc library. Library gift in kind policy ubc library collections. Whether you give your time, your financial support, encourage others to invest in the united way of the lower mainland, or help build networks on our behalf, your support is making a significant impact. Although our collections focus on published materials and archives with ties to the okanagan region, we also seek materials concerning the similkameen and the shuswap. Generaluse photocopiers can be found at education library 2125 main mall, woodward library 2198 health sciences mall, other ubc libraries, and copiesmart 1035728 university blvd in the village.
Do you have an event or initiative that requires support. My research seeks to describe the effects of monetary inputs from chinese transnationalsin the form of remittances, donations, and investmentson social and economic transformation in taishan. Search or browse ubc library s research resources to find indexes and databases by keyword, title or subject. The university of british columbia library is one of the largest academic libraries in canada and consistently ranks among the top university research libraries in north america. Your donations are sold by the friends of the library at book sales throughout the year. The additional funds allowed us to switch from a softcover to a hardcover book, a much more attractive addition to ones library andor be proudly displayed on a coffee table. Search or browse ubc librarys research resources to find indexes and databases by keyword, title or subject. If you require any assistance or have any questions, please contact us at annual.
Although we are located on ubcs west point grey campus, we are not officially affiliated with ubc or its libraries. Every term, hundreds of students choose to rent or buy used textbooks and save up to 55%. Help ubc librarys rare books and special collections rbsc celebrate the 20 th anniversary of the first book in the harry potter series, by supporting us to complete our collection of uk, us and canadian harry potter and the philosophers stone first editions. You dont need to make a longterm commitment to make a lasting impact. Please see here for more information on book donations.
Where possible, our staff are now working remotely. Ubc library is one of the top research libraries in canada. Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick. His generosity has ranged from donating books and money to conducting many successful informational seminars and fundraising activities. Special collections and archives ubc okanagan library. Kwokchu lee recognition ceremony at richmond public library. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. Our collections including over 8 million volumes and over 2. You can even highlight and make notes in rental textbooks. While our locations and book drops are closed until further notice, you can still access our digital collections, and reach us by phone or email.
Simply return your books at the end of term or choose to keep them and pay the difference. If possible, please make your donation online, rather than mail. For more information on making a donation or planned gift to the library, contact the vpl foundation today. Ubc library has now completed its harry potter collection of original first editions with the recent acquisition of a u. Now, almost 60 years later, generous donations are helping preserve and digitize this amazing collection so it can continue to benefit ubc students, faculty members and researchers from around the world. Kwokchu lee has been a good friend and strong supporter of richmond public library since 1995. Donated items are subject to the same selection and withdrawal criteria applied to purchased items. The library and the friends of the library appreciate donations of materials. Book donations district of columbia public library. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. The vancouver public library foundation is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for vancouver public library and its programs and services. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. Rare books and special collections crowdfundraising ubc.
Summon is a search engine that provides a general starting point to find the majority of ubc librarys collections including books, ebooks, scholarly journals and articles, newspaper articles, dissertations and theses, videos, images, maps, manuscripts, music scores, digitized items and more search summon by keyword advanced search. The aim of this guide is to provide instruction on finding books, primarily using the ubc library catalogue. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. Ubc library giftinkind support program connect engage donate. Donate to help the new york public library provide free books, classes, and more to all. While the library may not accept every donation offer, special. As one of the intellectual hubs on campus, ubc library fosters innovation. Ubc library makes oreilly for higher education available for you for your convenience.
University of british columbia library ubc library home. Please send financial donations separately in an envelope to the bfa office. This new donation is described as a national treasure. Ubc library welcomes monetary donations as well as giftsinkind. Together our communities will collect gently usednew books, as well as money donations, for this nonprofit organization from november 16 december 14. Part iii of gales archives of sexuality and gender provides access to nearly one million pages of unique and rare content. Hours and locations ubc library hours and locations. The library does not accept donations of used books or media. The exceptional gifts from our generous donors attract. Tuum est a history of the university of british columbia. Many of ubc librarys greatest treasures are donated by collectors, authors and people like you. The ubc education library booklists offer an entry point to the collection by highlighting suggested books on a variety of topics.
Other items may be sold in the friends of the librarys booksale. In 2018, ubc received donations from two foundations to employ a chinese rare books project manager to work exclusively with the collection and assess the needs of the collection, identify the top priorities for preservation, and enrich the catalogue records of these original works not found anywhere else in the world. In addition, book copies will be distributed free of charge as book prizes to students who. For more information contact the library development office. New items or items in excellent condition may be considered for inclusion in the library collection. Account code 658400 should be used for ubc sponsorship and nonresearch grant expenses. Donations each year, the ubc bookstore provides thousands of dollars worth in donations to student groups and associations.
The ubc library website provides information about the library and its services, and is a link to a world of scholarly information via the website, students have access to a wide range of information and services, including. Books can be purchased for a suggested donation in cash or online to support the united way of the lower mainland. Now, almost 60 years later, generous donations are helping preserve and digitize. Mar 05, 2018 ubc library has now completed its harry potter collection of original first editions with the recent acquisition of a u. If you have unique materials of local interest that are not in the black studies center or washingtoniana special collections, and you would like to speak with a librarian about donating such items to the library, please contact collections services at 2027271117. Tax deductible donations can be made to the following organizations. Find out how to reach us, learn about upcoming workshops, book a oneonone consultation, or explore how the csc supports faculty, postdocs, and graduate students at ubco. Ubc library users now have access to previously banned content that offers historical perspectives on sex, sexuality and gender. It also provides directions for how to find books on a library bookshelf using call number and other location information, which you will find in the catalogue record.
Summon is a search engine that provides a general starting point to find the majority of ubc library s collections including books, ebooks, scholarly journals and articles, newspaper articles, dissertations and theses, videos, images, maps, manuscripts, music scores, digitized items and more. University of british columbia library university archives. You can also suggest a resource books, journals, or other items for us to add to our collections. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. Our collecting activities are informed by geography. Note annual suspension november 3, 2019 if you have any outstanding fines from august 31, 2019 or earlier, your library account will be suspended on november 3, 2019 looking for online assistance from ubc library regarding your my library account. To date, the distinct and joint effects of these on. Material that could be used to replace missing copies or copies in poor condition in the libraries collections. Find e books, government reports, newspapers, cds, dvds, maps, musical scores, microforms and more in the ubc library catalogue.
The puban collectiona rare and one of a kind book collection from chinawas acquired by ubc library in 1959 with support from donors. The decision to accept a giftinkind is based upon the existing collections and the demands, present and future, of the universitys teaching and research. You can donate unwanted books to this program at our front cashiers or to the bin near the upper lobby elevator and well ensure they continue to be of use to. If you are considering a gift to ubc at this time thank you. Rare materials from rare books and special collections.
Ubc library collection enrichment fund support ubc donate. The extensive print and electronic collections provided by the library are instrumental in making ubc a worldrenowned postsecondary institution. Ubc library has 14 branches and divisions, two campuses vancouver and kelowna, one offsite hospital library, and the irving k. In an effort to raise awareness of this organization and have a larger impact, we have received the support of the ubc education library. Okanagan college website scrapbook for a golden anniversary the university of british columbia library, 19151965. Drop off your preread books at any of the library branches. For more information on changes to our services and current hours please see. Ubc library this has been a labor of love and an admirable achievement by a number of devoted ubc members. Georgia prison libraries short on books and titles, ajc. Jun 12, 2019 the aim of this guide is to provide instruction on finding books, primarily using the ubc library catalogue. Each dollar you donate will go towards keeping our vast collections, educational programs, and community services free for all new yorkers. My library account use the library ubc library services.