UBC Sauder Canaccord Learning Commons and David Lam Library

Interested in using Zotero for citation management? This workshop covers how to organize citations, generate bibliographies, share references and decide if Zotero is the right tool for your research. https://bit.ly/3YpOfGS

The deadline to apply for the UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research is February 28, 2026. One prize of $3,000, two prizes of $2,000 and two prizes of $1,500 are available. Learn more about how to apply: https://bit.ly/UBCLibResearchPrize

There are many supports available to UBC Sauder students, inside and outside the library and learning commons.

Check out the UBC Sauder Health & Wellness page to find information on Counselling Services, The Wellness Centre, Student Health Service, Crisis Support, EDI resources and support, and more:

Health & Wellness Being mentally and physically healthy includes taking care of yourself every day, understanding that challenges are normal, and knowing what to do when you don’t feel well.

Peer Assisted Study Sessions help students understand key concepts and practice skills necessary for academic success in challenging courses. Held in a collaborative group environment and led by an upper-year student, they provide opportunities to work in a small group setting and meet new students!

These sessions are anonymous to the instructor, voluntary, and free! Courses offered this term:
• COMM 191
• COMM 298
• COMM 320
• BUSI 291
• BAAC 551

What does PASS look like?
• Small groups (typically 4-10 students per session)
• Led by upper-year students who did well in the course and are excellent facilitators
• Highly interactive, with a variety of ways to participate
• General session topics identified in advance (based upon the previous week’s course content), but flexible to meet the needs of session attendees
• Midterm and final review sessions are offered before exams.

Look within the course-specific Canvas page for times and dates of sessions. (i.e. within the COMM 191 Canvas course, there is a PASS page with information on times and dates of sessions.) No need to register, you can just drop in!

Questions? Please reach out to [email protected].

Looking for additional support with your classes and/or professional communication? Come take part in our peer programming, starting today, January 19!

Peer-leaders provide the following programs, at no cost to students:
• Math & ECON Coaching
• Communication Coaching
o Professional Communication Skills Certificate
o English Conversation Circles
o COMM 196 1-on-1 Presentation Coaching
• Peer Assisted Study Sessions (anonymous to instructors)
o BCom and RHL
• Digital Media Lab Workshops / Office Hours
• Finance Lab Workshops / Office Hours

Questions? Check the PASS Canvas page for your course or connect with us at [email protected].

Are you a UBC Sauder student, looking for professional assistance with your academic writing?

One-on-one writing appointments with our professional Writing Coach can help with planning, idea development, tone, stylistic improvement, and error recognition. Any genre of writing is suitable; however, this is not an editing service and attendees are expected to participate actively in the conversation.

Appointments are 30 minutes long and will take place in-person in the Writing Support Room, CLC 219. Attendees must bring a printed copy of their work to review during their appointment. Possible writing samples include a draft of an academic assignment, a cover letter, a professional email, etc.

To register for an appointment, visit your Canvas Calendar, click “Find Appointments,” select “CLC: Online,” and hit submit. Click on each appointment to learn more and register.

Our library has a variety of spaces and services to support users looking to access different hardware, software, and databases.

The Digital Media Lab provides hardware and software access and support in relation to both video and audio productions. It is equipped with four dual-screen Apple Mac workstations with access to premiere video, photo, and audio editing software. It also offers a soundproof recording room, a high-quality scanner, and a video-capture station.

The finance labs offer the opportunity to work with real-time tech sector data by providing access to financial databases and software including Bloomberg, Capital IQ, and Morningstar Direct. The Wayne Deans Investment Analysis Centre (HA238) is located outside of the library, and the Leith Wheeler Investment Research Lab (CLC222) can be found through the silent study area.

You can find contact/support details, workshop schedules, and database login information on the CLC: Online Canvas course.

Are you a UBC Sauder student, looking for peer help with your academic writing?

The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication (CWSC) offers writing consultations for Sauder students at the David Lam Library Writing Support Room (CLC 219), Mondays and Tuesdays. The CWSC doctoral writing consultants provide feedback on a wide range of writing projects including course assignments, manuscripts for publication, and research papers.

Book an appointment here: https://ubcca.mywconline.com/index.ph

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The Canaccord Learning Commons provides support for all UBC Sauder School of Business students – including BCom’s, MBA’s, MBAN’s, MM’s, B+MM’s, PhD’s, DAP, and all other degree programs – with learning support services, resources, and opportunities to hone the skills that will make you successful in the classroom and in the working world.

If you’re a UBC Sauder student, visit the CLC: Online Canvas course to access information on our programs, services, and resources.

To view and register for our appointments and workshops, visit your Canvas 'Calendar', click 'Find Appointments', select 'CLC: Online', and hit submit. Click on each appointment/workshop to learn more and register.

It’s a new year, and we are here to support your financial New Year’s resolutions! Come check out our display featuring finance related titles, they will be on top of the Great Reads section by the bottom of the library staircase until the end of the month.

No time for reading right now? Swing by the front desk and colour instead!

The CLC has colouring sheets and materials available at our colouring station next to the lower patio. If you complete your sheet and leave it with a staff member, your work can be added to our featured colouring gallery by the library entrance.

Explore UBC Library's digital colouring books, which are created with the art found in our digital and physical collections: https://about.library.ubc.ca/colour-our-collections/

COMM-ence the term with the Canaccord Learning Commons!

Pop into CPA Hall between 11 – 2 pm on Thursday, January 15th for friendly drop-in coaching and practical mini-sessions to set yourself up for a smooth start to the term — because scrambling to catch up during midterms? Couldn’t be you.

Workshops will be posted on CLC’s Canvas Calendar on January 8th so keep your eyes peeled!

Welcome back from winter break!

The David Lam Library & Canaccord Learning Commons are excited to welcome you back to our space, and hope you will continue to make the most of our programming and services this year.

Check below for our opening hours, and please come visit us on the second floor of the David Lam building if you have any questions or need somewhere to study.