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Do you use #socialmedia for studies?
(Updated: Fri, May 10, 2013)
Fancy providing a case study and being rewarded for featuring in a video?
Shopping trolleys? But it's a library!
(Updated: Wed, May 8, 2013)
We've started putting your innovation ideas into practice already!
Librarian Stephen Pearson coaches University Challenge team to fourth win
(Updated: Tue, Apr 30, 2013)
Manchester retained its University Challenge title last night. It is the fourth victory for The University of Manchester in just eight years and librarian Stephen Pearson is the team coach.
Manchester's Fab Four win University Challenge
(Updated: Tue, Apr 30, 2013)
Manchester retained its University Challenge title last night, beating University College, London 190 – 140 in the televised final
John Rylands Library on top tourism list
(Updated: Thu, Apr 25, 2013)
The University of Manchester’s John Rylands Library has made it onto a list of Great British landmarks, published by Visit England.
Letters of "Hark the Herald" composer, Charles Wesley, published
(Updated: Thu, Apr 25, 2013)
The private letters of the composer of some of the world's most popular hymns have been published, revealing a rare glimpse into the birth of Methodism.
Director of John Rylands Research Institute appointed
(Updated: Wed, Apr 17, 2013)
Professor Peter Pormann, School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, has been appointed founding Director of the John Rylands Research Institute
Rylands copy of the Gutenberg Bible available on iTunes
(Updated: Wed, Mar 6, 2013)
The John Rylands Library copy of the Gutenberg Bible, the first book to be printed with movable type, is now available on iTunes.
Letter and envelope together again after 165 years
(Updated: Tue, Feb 26, 2013)
A 165-year-old envelope addressed to one of the Victorian era's greatest writers has been reunited with its letter, unexpectedly discovered by an American academic.
William Blake discovery goes on show
(Updated: Thu, Feb 7, 2013)
A previously uncatalogued masterpiece by one of Britain’s greatest artists is to go on display for the first time at The University of Manchester’s John Rylands Library.
Down your way: historic maps
(Updated: Wed, Dec 19, 2012)
Down your way: two centuries of Manchester's maps go online
The John Rylands Library scoops top title at Manchester Tourism Awards
(Updated: Thu, Nov 8, 2012)
The University of Manchester's iconic John Rylands Library has been made Manchester's 'Large Visitor Attraction of the Year' at the city's annual tourism awards.
Library awarded Customer Service Excellence certification
(Updated: Tue, Sep 18, 2012)
The Library has recently been awarded certification against the Customer Service Excellence Standard (CSE).
iManchester App
(Updated: Fri, Sep 14, 2012)
iManchester App - Stay connected with The University of Manchester wherever you are.
Award for Augmented Reality project
(Updated: Thu, Sep 13, 2012)
A team from The University of Manchester, including specialist Library staff, has been awarded the joint runner up prize for the Association for Learning Technologists "Learning Technology of the Year" team award.
New Pull Printing system at the Library
(Updated: Wed, Sep 5, 2012)
New Pull Printing system becomes available in the Library from Wednesday, 5 September.
New Library service goes live
(Updated: Thu, Jul 12, 2012)
Secure Charging Station for all your mobile devices
Library acquires important Holman Hunt letters
(Updated: Wed, Jul 4, 2012)
The Library has purchased an important set of six letters by Pre-Raphaelite artist William Holman Hunt (1827-1910).
Digital Haggadah now available on iTunes
(Updated: Tue, May 1, 2012)
Digital Passover treasure launched
Remote access to electronic resources for alumni
(Updated: Wed, Apr 18, 2012)
The Library and the Alumni Office are piloting a new scheme to bring remote access to JSTOR for Alumni for the first time.