UBC Innovation Library

Access UBC Library resources in the heart of downtown! Located in the Kelowna branch of ORL at 1380 Ellis St. @Kel_librarians @UBCOLibrary

[UBC Innovation Library @Innovation_Lib]

Our friends at the downtown Kelowna Okanagan Regional Library have created a 360 degree tour of their Makerspace!

[Kelowna Library @Kel_librarians]

Time for the big reveal! Our Maker crew created this innovative 360 degree tour so you can check out what our Makerspace has to offer.

We've open now for appointments to use devices at the Kelowna branch.

Enjoy a super neat visual experience!
https://t.co/HCgjYXjaH2

[Public Humanities Hub Okanagan @UBCO_PH]

The PHH-O is hiring a part-time project coordinator to coordinate the organization of the Public Humanities Hub conference, scheduled from June 16-19, 2021.

For more details (including how to apply), read here: https://t.co/lLhzGm45xp

[UBC Innovation Library @Innovation_Lib]

Congratulations to Josephine Kwik on her incredible artwork display at the Okanagan Regional Library. Josephine is a frequent visitor and researcher at the UBC Innovation Library. 👏

[Kelowna Library @Kel_librarians]

Next time you visit the downtown #Kelowna branch check out our lobby display case.

Josephine Kwik has assembled an impressive body of art with hers & other local artists’ work.

It’s stunning! #fairytales

[UBC Okanagan Library @UBCOLibrary]

Project Literacy supports students helping students! You can volunteer as an online tutor or sign up for free online tutoring. Email [email protected] by October 15 to learn more.

#UBCOStudents @ProLitCOS

[UBC Innovation Library @Innovation_Lib]

The BCRDH is a wonderful resource for the community!

[B.C. Regional Digitized History @OkanaganHistory]

ICYMI: British Columbia Regional Digitized History, explained! We are madly grateful to our graduate co-op student, Magnus Berg, who made this video, and let us put our best foot forward with the slick video stylings seen here #BCHistory #archives #digitization @UBCOLibrary

[Public Humanities Hub Okanagan @UBCO_PH]

The second blog post from our Impact Award projects is by Donna Langille (@UBCOLibrary). The Okanagan QueerStory Podcast is about the queer history of the Okanagan and the people who have lived through it.

Read here: https://t.co/4FU55TSt5W

[Public Humanities Hub Okanagan @UBCO_PH]

The PHH-O, in collaboration with UBCO African Caribbean Student Club, presents The PHH-O Book Club featuring Dr. Robyn Maynard's Policing Black Lives.

RSVP to the Book Club via this link, and learn how to order the book with 15% discount: https://t.co/EQaURIAyeX

[UBC Okanagan Library @UBCOLibrary]

Help diversify our stacks! During Queer Orientation we are asking UBCO students, staff, and faculty to recommend their favourite 2SLGBTQIA+ literature and films in a comment, DM, or @UBCOLibrary. We’ll recommend some of favourites too. #ubcolibraryqueerrecs #ubco #ubcostudents

[B.C. Regional Digitized History @OkanaganHistory]

So pleased to announce a major addition to the Trail Historical Society Photograph Collection through our collaboration with Trail Museum and Archives and @TheCityofTrail
Over 2,700 photos in this remarkable collection now!
https://t.co/xBv3RAaIWc
#BCHistory #archives

[B.C. Regional Digitized History @OkanaganHistory]

Did you know that yesterday was #ilovehorsesday ? In celebrations, let's #TBT to this day in 1927, where this fellow was riding away from Index Mine.

#bchistory #inthearchives

Photograph courtesy of Silvery Slocan Historical Society

Silvery Slocan Historical Society

[Public Humanities Hub Okanagan @UBCO_PH]

The deadline for the PHH-O Joint Fellowship and Impact Award has been extended to September 15, 2020!

Visit https://t.co/IVD9LD5Jor for further information and application details.

[UBC Okanagan Library @UBCOLibrary]

We are hiring an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Student Intern! Find out more information:
https://t.co/Jh5jZ37eh6

[University of British Columbia @UBC]

Together against Racism and Injustice.

Read a statement from @ubcprez: https://t.co/wcc1crc6HP

[UBC Okanagan Library @UBCOLibrary]

With an abundance of global research on climate change, it can be challenging to locate Okanagan specific research. The resources in this new research guide will get you started on researching climate change locally.

https://t.co/xCY9M1rmel

Photo credit Hover Collective.

[UBC Innovation Library @Innovation_Lib]

This is happening today at noon! We hope to see you there!

[UBC Innovation Library @Innovation_Lib]

Join our Community Engagement Librarian next Tuesday at noon for the Okanagan Young Professionals (OYP) Collective Lunch + Learn Spring Series. Donna will suggest some free options available to people who are interested in online learning!

Register here: https://t.co/dPB5O7D0kl

[UBC Innovation Library @Innovation_Lib]

Join our Community Engagement Librarian next Tuesday at noon for the Okanagan Young Professionals (OYP) Collective Lunch + Learn Spring Series. Donna will suggest some free options available to people who are interested in online learning!

Register here: https://t.co/dPB5O7D0kl

[UBC Innovation Library @Innovation_Lib]

Interested in online learning?

UBC Extended Learning is offering free, one hour lectures every Tuesday and Thursday on topics related to COVID-19 and politics, healthcare, and our community.

Registration is required. Learn more at https://t.co/BZEI4zVEmH

[UBC Okanagan Library @UBCOLibrary]

#GivingTuesdayNow is here! Show your support before midnight by donating to the UBC Student Emergency Fund. All donations, big and small, add up to have an enormous impact. https://t.co/FuptrKj7iM #UBCGives

[UBC Okanagan Library @UBCOLibrary]

The top pick this week is LibriVox (https://t.co/8IXpOfUlud), a platform that provides free, public domain audio books!

Thanks to Marjorie Mitchell (Copyright, Scholarly Communications, and Research Data Management Librarian) for the suggestion!

[SBA BC @sba_bc]

How can we support our local small businesses while practicing physical distancing? Get tips from the Okanagan Young Professionals Collective in our blog https://t.co/4RxjMyCPxL #LocalLoveBingo #TakeoutDay @Innovation_Lib