Irving K. Barber Learning Centre

10/21/2021

Celebrate with the Small Business Accelerator (SBA)! Discover resources highlighting inclusion and resiliency in Canadian business by visiting the SBA blog, and check out the book displays at UBC Library starting Oct. 21.

Celebrate Small Business Month with the Small Business Accelerator! Discover resources highlighting inclusion and resiliency in Canadian business by visiting the SBA blog, and check out the book displays at UBC Library starting Oct. 21.

10/15/2021

The British Columbia History Digitization Program (BCHDP) is now accepting applications for project funding. The program, initiated by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre in 2006, provides matching funds to support digitization projects that make unique British Columbia content freely available. For more information, go to https://ikblc.ubc.ca/initiatives/bcdigitinfo/bchdp-applicant-information/

08/25/2021

As a result of a Public Health Order, effective August 25, 2021, non-medical masks are required for all indoor public areas at UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan, including lobbies, hallways, stairwells, elevators, classrooms and labs. The Order also applie...

08/24/2021

08/04/2021

Notice to users: IKBLC will re-open Thursday, August 5th at 10 am. For latest updates please visit

Learning, knowledge, research, insight: welcome to the world of UBC Library, the second-largest academic research library in Canada.

08/02/2021

Please note IKBLC is temporarily closed until further notice due to an unexpected issue with the cooling system. For latest updates please visit https://www.library.ubc.ca/

The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre is closed until further notice due to an unexpected issue with the cooling system. Visit the library website for the latest updates. https://library.ubc.ca

06/28/2021

IKBLC will be open till 8 pm tonight for students, faculty and staff who need a respite from the heat.

The following locations are cooled and available for students, faculty and staff on our Vancouver campus today & tomorrow:

AMS Nest – 6133 University Blvd. – open to 8 p.m.
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre - 1961 East Mall – open to 8 p.m.
Thunderbird Stadium concourse and stands - 6288 Stadium Rd
Orchard Commons Open Kitchen – 6363 Agronomy Road, access via west doors off West Mall
Mercante - 6488 University Blvd.

More info: ubc.ca

06/02/2021

Congratulations Class of 2021!

05/11/2021

If you're a new incoming student, check out these UBC orientations.

UBC advisors will help you through the application process through weekly blog posts about topics ranging from admission requirements to financial matters.

04/30/2021

The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre is pleased to announce the successful 2021 projects for the BC History Digitization Program.

The focus of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre's BC History Digitization Program is to promote increased access to British Columbia’s historical resources, including providing matching funds to undertake digitization projects that will result in free online access to our unique provincial histo...

04/22/2021

As one of the only study spaces currently open at , the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre ( ) has been a popular campus destination for currently-registered students, faculty and staff with a valid UBC card. Read more:

As one of the only study spaces currently open at UBC, the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) has been a popular campus destination for currently-registered students, faculty and staff with a valid UBC card.

04/21/2021

Photo Essay: then and now
Mirroring archival photos, Ubyssey photographer Zubair Hirji visited parts of UBC's Point Grey campus to photograph the changes in its landscape over the years.

Mirroring archival photos, Ubyssey photographer Zubair Hirji visited parts of UBC's Point Grey campus to photograph the changes in its landscape over the years.