Home | Asian Library Search The University of British Columbia UBC - A Place of Mind The University of British Columbia UBC Search Library Asian Library Hours Contact Location See Also: Hours Monthly View Circulation desk: (604) 822-2427 Email: [email protected] Asian Centre 1871 West Mall Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6T 1Z2 UBC Map  Google Map Disability Access Home Asian Library Staff Events & Displays History and Development New Books Space and Facilities Support the Asian Library Asian Library Blog Library Home / Asian Library Asian Library Team Picks: Summer Reads Enjoy the beautiful summer weather with a cool dessert and a good book! Our librarians, staff and student employees have selected some of their favourite reads, all available to borrow from the Asian Library. We hope these recommendations help you find your next great summer read. Read More The Shape of Tomorrow: Envisioning Futures with AI and Beyond When you think about how AI and technology might change our world, do you feel excited and optimistic, or confused, anxious, and perhaps even afraid? Either way, you are not alone. The Asian Library’s new display, The Shape of Tomorrow: Envisioning Futures with AI and Beyond, explores how people imagine the world ahead. Through science fiction, scholarly works, […] Read More New Books at the Asian Library (July 2026) Read More Rice: Far more than a simple grain  New display at the Asian Library How often do you eat rice in your meals? If you asked people from Asian cultures this question, many would likely say, “Countless times!” In East Asian and South Asian cultures, rice represents far more than a simple grain, deeply influencing people’s lives and traditions both in the past and today. This display features books […] Read More Welcome to the Asian Library! Read More Research Help Chinese Studies Japanese Studies Korean Studies Persian Studies South Asian and Himalayan Studies AskAway Online Chat Borrowing Services Finding Books Access Storage (ASRS/PARC) Course Reserves Library Access for Community Members Suggest a Book How Do I? Find My Way Around the Library Eat and Drink in the Library Print / Copy / Scan Book a Seminar Room Collaborate on an Exhibit Donate to the Asian Library Asian Library Blog Asian Library Team Picks: Summer ReadsAugust 6, 2026 The Shape of Tomorrow: Envisioning Futures with AI and BeyondAugust 5, 2026 New Books at the Asian Library (July 2026)August 4, 2026 View all news Read More | No Comments , Back to top The University of British Columbia Emergency Procedures | Terms of Use | Copyright | Accessibility