New eBook Platform Trial – eBrary
The UBC Library is currently running a trial of the eBrary eBook platform. Two collections are available through this site: eDuke (Duke UP eBooks) and Academic Complete. eDuke includes approximately 900 eBooks from Duke University Press, while Academic Complete provides access to 37,000 books across 20 subject areas from a number of publishers, including Springer. […]
BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support – Elder Law Clinic Grand Opening – September 29, 2008
Official Press Release The BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support (BC CEAS) is pleased to announce the opening of our new Elder Law Clinic. This Clinic will provide legal services to adults over age 55 that would not otherwise be able to access justice due to low income, mobility difficulties or other issues. The […]
Faculty Research Publications
The Law Library is pleased to announce the launch of a new Faculty Research Publications database, which is accessible via the Law Library homepage. This database replaces the previous webpage which highlighted new faculty books. The goal of the database is to include all published academic books, chapters in books, and journal articles for the […]
Faculty of Law Building Project
UBC’s Faculty of Law Building Project information is now online. Includes: • Welcome • Dean’s Message • Project Details • Donors • Law School History • Feedback • Donation Page
UBC Opens $79.7M Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
Photo by UBC Library Graphics “Lifelong learning for British Columbians was celebrated today with the official grand opening of the $79.7-million Irving K. Barber Learning Centre at UBC.” • News Release and Backgrounder • Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
Diamond + Schmitt Architects to Design New Faculty of Law Building at UBC
There is a mention in Canadian Architect (March 1, 2008) that UBC has selected Toronto-based design firm Diamond + Schmitt Architects to design the new Faculty of Law building. Link to full text (see second news item).
UBC Board of Governors Approves Request for LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) degree to be renamed J.D. (Juris Doctor)
On February 7, 2008, the UBC Board of Governors approved a student-led initiative recommending that UBC Law begin the process necessary to change the name of its first degree in law from an LL.B. to a J.D. At present, the University is working to secure any necessary provincial approval. For more information, please click here.
BC, UBC Celebrate 100th Anniversary of University Act
BC, UBC Celebrate 100th Anniversary of University Act For media release, click here. For information about UBC’s First Centenary: 1908 – 2008, click here.
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre Opens February 25, 2008
<img alt="ikblc.gif" src="http://www.library.ubc.ca/ikebarber/images/titleImage.gif" width="600" On February 25, 2008, the second and final phase of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre opens to the public. Academic peer assistants will host a Welcome Desk near the main entrance until late March, where tours and information will be available. Dr. Barber will join the assistants throughout the day […]