Archives and Records

Two women (Marina de Souza and Tara Fraser) smile and talk at a table. There is a bookshelf, a bulletin board and other miscellaneous materials in the back.

Archival Studies and Oral History

How do oral histories preserve connections between past and present-day students? A recent oral history project completed by iSchool’s Marina Mayumi de Souza for The Canadian Association for Conservation of Cultural Property (CAC)  aims to bridge the gap and facilitate knowledge-sharing between emerging and established conservation professionals. In December 2022, Marina, a second-year MAS (Master’s […]

Congratulations to Vanier Scholarship Award Winner Bri Watson

Congratulations to Vanier Scholarship Award Winner Bri Watson

This program was design to support doctoral students who demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement.

Apply for the UBC iSchool Graduating Awards

Apply for the UBC iSchool Graduating Awards

Students who will graduate in November 2022 are invited to apply for the iSchool Graduating Awards from now until Thursday, November 10.

Collecting the Collector & Processing the Process

Collecting the Collector & Processing the Process

Hosted by the SFU Library, Collecting the Collector & Processing the Process is a two-part archival exhibition that guides you through the work of Barrie Phillip Nichol, better known as bpNichol, a Canadian poet and writer. This exhibit was curated by Dual MAS/LIS student Emma Metcalfe Hurst and Donald Shipton, MA student in the Department of […]

Competition Announcement: Affiliated Fellowships-Master’s and CGS-M Competitions

Learn more about Affiliated Fellowships-Master’s and CGS-M Competitions available to UBC Graduate students.

INSIGHTS Newsletter

INSIGHTS Newsletter

We are pleased to announce that the latest issue of the INSIGHTS Newsletter is now available on our website. Download your digital copy here.

2020-21 UBC iSchool Co-op Student of the Year Awards

2020-21 UBC iSchool Co-op Student of the Year Awards

Congratulations to Maaike Bos, Tiffany Tse and Laura Moberg on receiving the 2020-21 UBC iSchool Co-op Student of the Year Awards!

Dual MAS/LIS graduate Mya Ballin receives 2022 Dodds Prize

Dual MAS/LIS graduate Mya Ballin receives 2022 Dodds Prize

The award recognizes superior research and writing on an archival topic by a student enrolled in a Master’s level archival studies program.

ACA@UBC Peer Mentorship Program

ACA@UBC Peer Mentorship Program

ACA@UBC is the student chapter of the Association of Canadian Archivists. Part of their mission is to promote community among students and support new students. Their mentorship program is currently accepting new mentors and mentees. They will pair first-year with upper-year students to provide new students with support and encouragement as they go through their […]

Dr. Julia Bullard Receives ISKO 2022 Best Paper Award

Dr. Julia Bullard Receives ISKO 2022 Best Paper Award

Her paper “Confusing, inaccurate, and just goofy: author assessments of ‘Indians of North America’ cataloguing” was presented at the ISKO conference in June 2022.