100 Years of Loss: The Residential School System in Canada

100 Years of Loss: The Residential School System in Canada

UBC Education Library is currently hosting a display called, “100 Years of Loss: The Residential School System in Canada.” This exhibit is part of an education program developed by the Legacy of Hope Foundation. The program includes a kit (designed for teachers) which includes this mobile exhibition.   It is located on the main level of […]

Collection Spotlight: World Teachers’ Day is October 5!

Collection Spotlight: World Teachers’ Day is October 5!

Our latest Collection Spotlight is up!  “World Teachers’ Day” is a gathering of picture books featuring teachers. Titles such as: “Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the Last Day of Kindergarten,”  “What DO Teachers do (after YOU Leave School)?”  “Because You Are My Teacher,” and “My Teacher is a Monster (no, I am not!),” are all on display […]

Library hours change starting Sunday, October 10

Library hours change starting Sunday, October 10

UBC Education Library has updated opening hours. Starting Sunday, October 10, 2021: Monday – Friday    8am-6pm  Saturday                  noon-6pm CLOSED Sundays & Holidays Dec 24                       9am -3pm See our hours page for more details  

Evening/Weekend Library access update

Evening/Weekend Library access update

Access after 5pm and on weekends is via the building main entrances, indicated on the map. Other entrances will be locked. After-hours access is by UBCcard via the entrances indicated above.

C is for Climate: Celebrate Science Literacy Week (September 20-26, 2021) from coast to coast.
Education Library is Now Open. We are Here to Help!

Education Library is Now Open. We are Here to Help!

Welcome back to our students, faculty, staff  and community members. Education Library is now open! Research help is available from UBC Education Library via email or in person. Looking for a book or article? Want to book a Zoom research session? Have a question about citations? Please reach out to ed.lib@ubc.ca for assistance. For continued […]

Collection Spotlight: Reflecting on Practice — Summer as a time for teacher growth and development

Collection Spotlight: Reflecting on Practice — Summer as a time for teacher growth and development

Summer can be a time for rest, but for teachers, it’s also a perfect opportunity for reflection and professional development. For those looking to digest new information and plan for the coming school year, we present both physical books you can request and check out as well as eBooks that are accessible from the comfort […]

Welcome Jennifer Fairchild-Simms, Head, Education Library

Welcome Jennifer Fairchild-Simms, Head, Education Library

We are excited to introduce Jennifer Fairchild-Simms as the new Head, Education Library. Jennifer joined the Education Library on June 1st and brings with her 13 years of experience as an academic and public librarian in the Pacific Northwest. Before joining us, Jennifer most recently served as an Adult Services Librarian and a Teen Services […]

Collection Spotlight: Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM & STEM)

Collection Spotlight: Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM & STEM)

Below are some recommended titles found at UBC Education Library to add to your reading list. Click on the book cover or title to take you to the UBC Library catalogue record for the item. . Bringing STEM to the elementary classroom by Froschauer, Linda LB1585 .B6865 2016, EDUCATION LIBRARY stacks Many resources help you […]

Featured New Children’s and YA books: March 2021

Featured New Children’s and YA books: March 2021

Featured new children’s and young adult books for the month of March.  Click on the book cover or title to take you to the UBC Library catalogue record for the item. Cece loves science / Kimberly Derting and Shelli R. Johannes; illustrations by Vashti Harrison. PZ7.D4468 Cc 2018 Cece loves science! In this STEM-themed picture […]