Asian Library Blog

Asian Centre lobby upgrade

Timeline: March 5 – mid-May

–     New carpet already installed in March.

–      Lighting to be replaced and upgraded to improve usability of space.

–      8 additional electrical outlets, 3 work benches with seating, and low tables; 1 water fountain and a book return inside the building to be installed.

Access from Asian Centre front entrance might be compromised after library/building open hours on certain days, to be confirmed by Andrew Mah, Project Manager, UBC Project Services.

Asian Centre Roof Repair

Timeline: End of March – Aug 2012

–      Project notification received in mid-February.

–      Project mobilization started in mid-April. Project scope includes replacement of roof and sky light.

–      Building is to remain fully operational during May 16th – 19th, both dates inclusive.

–      Traffic management schedule, scaffolding at roof line level and sidewalk closure started Apr 16- Aug 12.

Contact: Eleanor Yuen, Head, Asian Library at eleanor.yuen@ubc.ca or 604-822-5905

The UBC Library Human Resources has the following announcement:

“Anthony Hardy passed away at his home today, May 25, 2011.
Anthony, originally from Indonesia, completed his Master’s degree in Library Sciences from the University of Indonesia. He worked as deputy head of the central library of the Atma Jaya Catholic University in Jakarta before deciding to relocate to Canada. In November 1990, Anthony joined the UBC Library as Indonesian language Bibliographer in the Asian Library; a position he held to the present date.

On behalf of all of us at UBC Library, we extend our deepest sympathies to Anthony’s wife, his children and extended family members. He will be remembered fondly and missed.”

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The Consulate General of Japan recently made us aware of a short film entitled “The Big Idea“, which looks at Dr. Iida’s proposal to transport the roof of the Sanyo Pavilion (at the 1970 Osaka Expo) to UBC to create the Asian Centre. The film includes footage from the Osaka Expo, as well as UBC Campus at the time. UBC Archives has now digitized this film and has made it available through cIRcle. Please click on the following link to get to the item page, and then select “view in browser” (under files in this item) to quickly open and view the film.
https://circle.ubc.ca/handle/2429/33023