November 29th, 2011 by Glenn Drexhage | Comments Off on Digitization program in Museums Roundup

Credit: Marshall Sharp/Salt Spring Island Archives
An article on the British Columbia History Digitization Program (BCHDP) appears in the fall 2011 issue of Museums Roundup, the quarterly newsletter of the British Columbia Museums Association. The piece appears on pages 26-28.
Curious? You’re invited to find out more about the BCHDP, an initiative of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. You can also find out how to apply for the next round of program funding.
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November 28th, 2011 by Glenn Drexhage | Comments Off on 24/7 study hours at the Learning Centre

The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre will be open 24 hours a day from Sunday, November 27 to Sunday, December 18 to accommodate students during the winter exam season.
Please note that this opening DOES NOT include: level one, the Chapman Learning Commons, UBC Library bookstacks, Ike’s Cafe or access to computer workstations. During the 24/7 opening period, regular cleaning of study spaces will continue.
If you are planning to stay overnight at UBC or have an early exam, check out the UBC Commuter Student Hostel, where you can book accommodation online.
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