UBC Library Mentorship Program
UBC Library has developed a mentorship program by matching UBC librarians and archivists with UBC iSchool students. Apply by September 30 for the 2022/2023 cohort.
Libraries in US and Canada Are Changing How They Refer to Indigenous Peoples
Dr. Julia Bullard talks about the changes the Library of Congress in the United States and Library and Archives Canada are introducing on how they refer to Indigenous Peoples.
BC Libraries Climate Action Lunch & Learn
BC Libraries Climate Action Update Webinar Monday, July 25 12:00-1:00 p.m. (Pacific time) Online This lunch hour event will inspire you with the creativity, courage, and strategic thinking of your colleagues. Hear from librarians across the province about a range of climate action initiatives being planned. In particular, learn more about the upcoming Climate Action […]
Balancing Intellectual Freedom and Medical Disinformation in Canadian Libraries
The study, led by UBC iSchool alumni and faculty, aims to understand the experiences of library workers in responding to situations related to medical disinformation.
A tribute to Dr. Ronald Hagler, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Hagler passed away in Vancouver on May 20. He joined the school in 1961 and served as an instructor, assistant professor and full professor for 38 years.
Can Blockchain Technology Be Used as a Tool for Social Good?
Learn more about 400 Drums and My Personal Health Wallet, two stories that show the socially beneficial potential of Blockchain and Web3 technologies.
Searching for Trust
Dr. Lemieux’s new book explores the intersection of trust, disinformation, and blockchain technology in an age of heightened institutional and epistemic mistrust.
Web 3.0 – A Decentralized Internet that Could Be Based on Blockchain Technology
In this podcast, Dr. Lemieux talks about how blockchain could have profound implications on the way the internet works, particularly the attention economy.
Archives 4.0: Artificial Intelligence for Trust in Records and Archives
Congratulations to Dr. Duranti and Dr. Abdul-Mageed on receiving a $2.5 million 5-year SSHRC Partnership Grant for this project, commonly referred to as “I Trust AI”.