Rare Books and Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room closed from December 15 until early 2026
Construction of Main Library. UBC 1.1/1874
The Rare Books and Special Collections and University Archives reading room will be temporarily closed from December 15, 2025 until early 2026 for upgrades.
During this period, RBSC and UA will still be able to provide some reproduction services, but instructional support for classes will be unavailable until construction is complete.
Please contact Rare Book and Special Collections or University Archives for more information on available remote research support. You can also contact specific members of the RBSC team.
Thank you so much for your patience and support during these necessary upgrades. We’re looking forward to reopening RBSC and UA’s public spaces in 2026 and welcoming back UBC faculty, staff and students, visiting scholars, researchers and the wider community. Stay tuned for more updates in the new year!