The SAGA Centre exists to foster research in auto/bio/graphy in its broadest interpretation, including lifewriting in written, oral or visual forms, with a particular focus on issues raised by gender and age throughout the life span (from the SAGA website).

The SAGA Document Collection consists of digitized versions of women's autobiographical narratives and related materials, maintained by UBC Archives as part of UBC Library Digital Collections and Services. The original materials are in various media (primarily textual and audiovisual), and were provided by both the SAGA Centre and UBC Archives.