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It’s now easier to find UBC graduate theses and dissertations online. After years of collaboration, coverage of theses and dissertations held by cIRcle has been significantly expanded in Library and Archive Canada’s (LAC) public Theses Canada portal, which includes items from across nearly 70 Canadian universities.
LAC is the national caretaker of Canadian history and heritage, and a key resource for those seeking Canadian academic research. This increased visibility expands the global impact and recognition of UBC’s graduate research, with now over 55,000 items dating back to 1919 available (and the number will continue to grow on a regular, ongoing basis). A significant enhancement is the ability for LAC records to include all files found within a thesis or dissertation record, furthering the awareness and use of these crucial research components.
cIRcle’s theses and dissertations undergo numerous activities to ensure long-term digital preservation. Partnership with LAC expands and strengthens these efforts, as LAC’s initiatives and infrastructure provides additional distributed storage and long-term preservation activities.
Getting ready to submit?
If you are a graduate student preparing to submit your thesis or dissertation to cIRcle, refer to your respective campus’ Graduate Studies website, which outlines deadlines and guidelines for preparation and submission:
- Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (UBC Vancouver)
- College of Graduate Studies (UBC Okanagan)
cIRcle has also outlined key steps for submission on cIRcle’s Theses and Dissertations page, and has step-by-step guides you may follow.
Upon final approval, your thesis or dissertation will become part of cIRcle’s UBC Theses and Dissertations collection, and at a later date, will be added to LAC’s Theses Canada portal, further contributing to Canada’s history and expanding the reach of your research.
Further Reading
Essential Tips for UBC Thesis or Dissertation Submission. Published September 2023.