Katrina Yaskowich
Crane Library Part 2: Accessibility, Technology, and Innovation
This post explores multiple creative new technologies for the blind you can read about in Open Collections, some of which were developed by UBC students, professors, or alumni.
«Emigrante» Italian Migrant Stories: Memories and Secrets around the Table
An introduction to the new «Emigrante» collection on Open Collections
The Crane Library: The History of UBC’s Accessible Library for the Blind
This week in advance of National AccessAbility Week 2026, we are taking a dive into Open Collections to trace the history of the Crane Memorial Library, UBC’s library for the blind and partially sighted – and the remarkable people who made it happen.
Asian Heritage Month 2026 – Asian Canadian Collections Round-Up!
In honour of Asian Heritage Month, we are rounding up 6 of our best collections that tell the stories of Asian Canadians in Canada and beyond. Over the years Open Collections has digitized multiple collections that deserve to be highlighted.