MLIS alumnus Chris Stephenson receives 2020 BCLA Intellectual Freedom Award
This award recognizes their work and efforts in organizing the first Drag Queen Story Time at the Okanagan Regional Library’s downtown Kelowna branch.
Dr. Abdul-Mageed receives CFI grants for Deep Learning Research Infrastructure
These CFI funds provide researchers with the highly specialized infrastructure they need to be leaders in their field.
UBC iSchool Virtual Town Hall 3.0
Students are invited to join our next student-focused Town Hall on Friday, October 23. This is an opportunity to engage with faculty, staff and LASSA presidents and to address any questions or concerns.
Technology in the Core Workshops for Fall 2020
These hands-on workshops are led by the iSchool Peer Technology Advisors to ensure that you acquire the minimum required IT skills and knowledge for your graduate program.
UBC iSchool welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Shaffer as new Assistant Professor
Dr. Shaffer’s research focuses on how information policy, practices and systems emerge and evolve in contemporary digital spaces, with particular attention to social justice issues.
BC First Nations Council is moving to Indigenous-developed library system
MAS Alumna and Archivist at the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council Kat Louro, explains why the Brian Deer classification system better represents the First Nations’ worldview.
Meet the UBC iSchool Peer Advisors
Their goal is to contribute to the overall success and well-being of iSchool students by sharing their experience and creating a supportive environment.
Orange Shirt Day
On September 30, join the conversation about the effects of Residential Schools and the legacy they have left behind. Learn about Orange Shirt Day and hear from Survivors.
LASSA Social Hour
Join this event and get to know your fellow iSchool students! Both new and continuing students are welcome to attend.
MLIS student Winnie Ak Wai Li receives Lucille M. Wert Student Scholarship
The award, given by the American Chemical Society, is designed to help applicants with an interest in the fields of chemistry and information to pursue graduate study in library, information, or computer science.