Imagine2030
A Library for Our Third Century
Latest updates
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Delivering Imagine2030 - Library Annual Report 2024
The University of Manchester Library has published its forth annual report which tracks progress with the Imagine2030 vision. The report showcases how we have progressed our Imagine2030 Lead Priority Areas alongside the delivery of our day-to-day activities.
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New Imagine2030 website launched
Imagine2030 is The University of Manchester Library’s vision and priorities for the next period of its development. It is engaging and informing our many communities of researchers, students, visiting scholars, staff and public visitors.
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About Imagine2030
"Imagine2030 is one of the most significant bodies of activity undertaken by The University of Manchester Library in its long history. As The University of Manchester moves into its third century during the course of Imagine2030, the University will reimagine and confirm its status as the home of one of the world’s great libraries."
Imagine2030 is The University of Manchester Library’s vision and priorities for the next period of its development. It is intended to engage and inform our many communities of researchers, students, visiting scholars, staff and public visitors.
Enabling pillars
In redefining the role and purpose of our Library, Imagine2030 is engaging our staff, our University and our civic, national and international partners in a transformative body of work guided by nine pillars:
- Creative People - Our people are trusted, collaborative and diverse
- Engaged Students - Our students are partners in our ambition
- Manchester Collections - Our collections are amongst the greatest in the world
- Open Principles and Equality - Our inclusive ethos is to open knowledge to society
- Our AI - Our Library expands using AI and ideas adoption
- Remarkable Spaces - Our Library offers boundless variety and inspiration
- Research Innovation - Our Library supports transformative research
- Sustainability - Our Library seeks to live and work sustainably
- Valued Services - Our services are a key part of university and city life
Strategic programmes
The pillars will be delivered through three strategic programmes:
Our Library
- For Manchester staff, students, alumni and communities
National Research Library in the North
- Vital to UK research
The University of Manchester Library Global
- A renowned international partner
Visit the 'Imagine2030' website
Visit the 'Imagine2030' website to find out more about our shared vision.
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Our Future
Imagine2030 is our response and contribution to the University’s strategic plan ‘Our Future.’.
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