Imagine2030

A Library for Our Third Century

Latest updates

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  Delivering Imagine2030 - Library Annual Report 2023

  The University of Manchester Library has published its third 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.

  View the report online

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  Delivering Imagine2030 - Library Annual Report 2022

  The University of Manchester Library has published its second 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.

  View the report online

About Imagine2030

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.

Download 'Imagine 2030' vision (PDF, 1.8MB)

Enabling themes

In redefining the role and purpose of our Library, Imagine2030 engages our staff, our University and our civic, national and international partners in a transformative body of work guided by seven enabling themes:

• Research Innovation
• Engaged Students
• Valued Services
• Open Principles and Equality
• Manchester Collections
• Creative People
• Remarkable Spaces

Strategic programmes

The themes 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