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Remembering Robert Reid

Remembering Robert Reid

We honour Robert R. Reid, “one of the most versatile and prolific print designers anyone has ever met.”

Shakespeare’s First Folio at UBC

Shakespeare’s First Folio at UBC

RBSC is excited to announce the acquisition of a complete first edition of Shakespeare’s “Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies,” also know as the First Folio.

Winter weather closure

Winter weather closure

The RBSC reading room is closed Thursday, January 6, due to winter weather conditions.

Season’s greetings from RBSC!

Season’s greetings from RBSC!

Happy Holidays! Rare Books and Special Collections will be closed for the holidays from Monday, December 27 through Monday, January 3.

Chung Collection exhibition closure

Chung Collection exhibition closure

While the Chung Collection exhibition room is closed for maintenance, you can enjoy videos on the collection themes and a virtual tour.

Chung Collection room open

Chung Collection room open

The Chung Collection exhibition tells some of the most compelling stories of Canada’s past.

Chung Collection exhibition closure

Chung Collection exhibition closure

The Chung Collection exhibition room will be temporarily closed from Monday, October 18 through Friday, October 29.

Reading Room Now Open

Reading Room Now Open

The RBSC reading room is now open for in-person research. Read more about visiting and UBC’s COVID-19 Campus Rules.

RBSC Remote Reading Room service

RBSC Remote Reading Room service

The RBSC reading room is currently closed, but be sure to check out our remote resources and services, including our new RBSC Remote Reading Room service.

Take a tour of the Chung Collection

Take a tour of the Chung Collection

The Chung Collection exhibtion tells some of the most compelling stories of Canada’s past.