News
The Chronicles of Pride Collection Exhibit
Mar 5th, 2010
The Chronicles of Pride is a collection of 31 portraits that honour a range of First Nations figures. The collection exhibit begins March 5, 2010 in the Learning Centre Gallery, located on level two of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, adjacent to the circulation desk. The paintings, done by local B.C. artist Patricia Richardson Logie, were recently donated to UBC Library. Explore the images in our online Gallery.
Read more about the exhibit in
UBC Reports or the
Coast Reporter.
UBC's Unique Olympic Legacy Exhibit - now online
Feb 15th, 2010
UBC’s rich Olympic legacy is on display for those wanting a closer look at the athletes and academics who have helped shape Canada’s role in the global sporting event.
The Olympic Legacy Exhibit, undertaken by UBC Library, University Archives and Public Affairs, features an array of images and documents that focus on UBC’s sporting history, with exhibits of medalled athletes, athletes turned scholars, UBC research, influential alumni and sports teams, and multicultural traditions. Material is provided by University Archives, Rare Books and Special Collections, Public Affairs, Musqueam Indian Band, cIRcle (UBC’s digital repository), and Athletics and Recreation.
Visitors to the exhibit have a chance to enter in a draw for a Team Canada Hockey Jersey, designed by Debra Sparrow (Musqueam), valued at $135!
For more information, read the UBC Reports article, view the exhibit poster or visit the exhibit in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 2nd floor Gallery until March 1, 2010.
The exhibit is now featured online at www.ubcvault.ca/exhibits. Visit the website to find out more about the exceptional athletes featured in the exhibit.
Unlock the Treasures on Twitter and Facebook!
Jan 15th, 2010
Be the first to know about arts news and events and get insider deals on Twitter @ubclibraryvault.
Check out our Facebook page or become a member of our group to see our favourite images of 2009. Vote for yours or let us know what you would like to see on the site!
Explore the Chung Collection
Jan 15th, 2010
This month's eVault explores the Chung Collection with guest editor Sarah Romkey, UBC Library's Rare Books and Special Collections Archivist. The newsletter is now available online: http://www.ubcvault.ca/newsletter/. Be sure to visit the Chung Collection Online Exhibit in UBC Library's Digital Collections, or browse the Vault gallery for Chung Collection images!
40% Blow-Out Sale for all Vault merchandise
Nov 20th, 2009
Come ring in the season with UBC Library at the 2009 SUB Holiday Gift Fair! Spectacular images from the library are for sale as card sets and prints at discounted prices up to 40% off ($10 for 10 cards!). It's not too late to buy your seasonal card sets!
New this year we offer a selection of Tony Onley images as single cards for only $3 per card. Other offers include art umbrellas and award-winning gift packages from University Archives and UBC Rare Books and Special Collections.
Where: Booth #3 across Pie R Squared Pizza
When: November 30 - December 4, 2009
Can't make it to the SUB? Enjoy the savings all month long online.
New Behind the Scenes Gallery
Oct 16th, 2009
We have just launched a companion to the website – a ContentDM digital image gallery, which will allow access to all images from select titles that appear on UBC Library Vault. These include digitized engravings, illustrations, copper plates, hand-painted manuscripts and more. Offerings will include ntouched, raw photographs from original works as well as the final images showcased on UBC Library Vault. Highlights will include engravings from Vesalius's famous On the Fabric of the Human Body, illustrations from botany texts and more. The new image gallery will continue to grow over the next few months, be sure to check back often! Start browsing our
ContentDM Digital Image Gallery now. View other digital collections from UBC Library at
http://www.digitalcollections.library.ubc.ca/ Custom Greeting Cards
Oct 15th, 2009
There is still time to order your custom cards! The UBC Library Vault custom greeting card second deadline is November 2, with delivery by December 4th! Back by popular demand, the Vault has added to its selection of customizable cards, making over 300 images available. You can choose your image, view its unique story, request custom envelopes, and add your business logo or a unique phrase to your greeting cards - all through our simple order form.
Let the world know about the rich collections at the UBC Library - make an impression with customized cards.
Explore the custom card gallery now!
Customized Greeting Cards
Sep 10th, 2009
The UBC Library Vault custom greeting card program is now taking orders! Back by popular demand, the Vault has added to its selection of customizable cards, making over 300 images available. You can choose your image, view its unique story, request custom envelopes, and add your business logo or a unique phrase to your greeting cards - all through our simple order form.
Let the world know about the rich collections at the UBC Library - make an impression with customized cards.
Explore the custom card gallery now!
