UBC Okanagan Library

That was fun! 🌈 Thanks for stopping by our tent at Pride Picnic. Congrats to the winners of our book draw! 🎉

Librarians are hiding gifts in library spaces and providing clues for where you can find them. Today Donna Langille has hidden a prize pack that contains Where the Jasmine Blooms by Zeina Sleiman along with a pen, notebook, and sticky notepad.

CLUE: This space provides free learning support.

Donna Langille is the Open Education Librarian and subject librarian for Digital Humanities, Film Studies, Media Studies, and Theatre.

Donna’s research interests include: q***r cultural memory, q***r history in Paris (1918-1939), and research-creation.

What you might not know is that Donna has 21 tattoos and counting!

About the book: Jasmine Blooms by Zeina Sleiman
“A powerful story of family, generational trauma and Palestinian identity, Zeina Sleiman’s debut novel is an engaging and bittersweet story about secrets, both acknowledged and hidden. A compelling read.”
—Uzma Jalaluddin, author of Ayesha At Last

If you find a gift, take a photo and tag so we can share it to our story.

Get to know UBC Okanagan Library by exploring our Librarian and Library Staff recommendations!

Check out the display on the main floor of the library or explore the link in our bio for our virtual list of recommendations.

There are rivers in the sky by Elif Shafak is recommended by Karin, Library Services Assistant, and her cat, Daisy. 🐱

“I loved everything about this book; the beautiful writing, the three characters in different time periods all connected by a drop of water, and how it sparked a genuine interest in ancient Mesopotamia and inspired me to learn more. Shafak is a captivating storyteller and this was one of the rare stories that I didn’t want to end. For anyone who enjoys historical fiction, literary fiction or Middle Eastern history.”

Mari Noble’s photo essay project “Metaphors of Beauty and Power in the Okanagan” will draw on theories found in the philosophy of language, environmental ethics, cognitive psychology, as well as on Indigenous narratives and traditions specific to the Okanagan.

Attend the presentation and Q&A on July 10, from 1 to 2 pm in the Sawchuk Family Theatre. Refreshments will be provided. See the link in our bio for details.

Mari Noble is completing a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at UBC Okanagan. This project was awarded funding through the Sharron Simpson Family Community Engagement Endowment Fund.

UBC Okanagan Library has curated a list featuring books by diverse authors with a focus on amplifying 2SLGBTQIA+ identities, experiences, and perspectives.

📚Check out the display on the main floor of the library or see the book list link in our bio to find your next read.

💻 Curious how powerful computing tools can support and accelerate your research at ?

Whether you're new to these tools or already familiar and wanting to level up, UBC's Advanced Research Computing (ARC) can help you leverage these resources for your research projects.

Join ARC for three in-person workshops on June 18. Register now through the link in our bio.

🎓✨Congratulations to our grads of 2025!

To help celebrate convocation this week, UBC Okanagan Library has put together a list of books written by past UBC Okanagan graduates as well as faculty members.

We’re proud of our UBC Okanagan community and excited to see what our 2025 grads will accomplish next.

Come see the display in the library on until June 15 and borrow a book written by a UBC Okanagan alumni or faculty member.

The Centre for Scholarly Communication continues to support UBC Okanagan researchers through tailored consultations and workshops over the summer. Flexible consultation formats are available including in-person, online, and through e-feedback.

Consultants are available to support researchers with the following:
- Research Data
- Writing and Academic Communication
- English Language Development

In addition, online Weekly Writing Community sessions will run each Tuesday morning and various workshops will be offered.

🔗 Learn more about upcoming workshops and book your appointment at csc.ok.ubc.ca.

UBC Okanagan Library remains open during the Easter long weekend (April 18-21). You can access Library services between 10 am and 6 pm all weekend long.

And don't forget, the Commons building is open 24/7 during the exam period (April 10-26).

Good luck with exams and take good care!

The Commons building is open 24 hours a day and seven days a week to support you during the busy exam period.
From April 10 to 26, you can study in the Commons building any time during the day or night. Take care and best of luck with your finals!

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Zine Fair in Okanagan Special Collections & Archives (COM 004) yesterday. There were so many creative zines to check out! If you haven't made it yet, the good news is that the Zine Fair is running again today (April 3) from 12-4 pm. Don't miss this event!

Slide one: Students from CRWR 472 Editing and Publishing hold their zine creations. One of the zines they're holding was written by them and the other was designed by them.

Slide two: Grab your own Zine Fair zine!

Slide three: Zine enthusiasts

Slide four: CRWR 472 zines

Slide five: VISA 362: Advanced Practice in Photography zines

Slide 6 + 7: Cultural Studies zines

Many of the zines showcased will be offered for deposit into Okanagan Special Collections & Archives.

Calling artists, writers, and creatives!

Learn how to make zines, the legendary underground and DIY art form integral to pre-internet q***r and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities since the ‘70s.

Zines are self-published, small-circulation “magazines” that can cover a wide range of topics, including personal narratives, art, poetry, politics, and more.

This free workshop will include a brief history of zines, considerations for zine-making, and time to create your own zines. Supplies will be provided during the workshop. Participants are welcome to bring any materials of their own.

Join us on April 16 from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Laurel Packinghouse in downtown Kelowna (1304 Ellis Street).

UBC Okanagan Library is offering this workshop in partnership with