News and blogs
Find out the latest news and updates from the Library.
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Additional Study Spaces in Main Library
27 Mar 2023
From Monday, 3 April additional study spaces will be available on Blue 1 in the Main Library.The additional spaces will be available until Wednesday, 7 June. Over the summer, areas of Blue 1 will be remodelled to include study booths and flexible ...
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New exhibition, Workers' Playtime, launches at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library
22 Mar 2023
About the exhibitionThe exhibition explores culture and community in 19th century industrial Lancashire. Workers’ Playtime goes beyond the factories to explore the cultures and communities created by the workers in pursuit of a better, fuller ...
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The University of Manchester becomes the new home of CrimRxiv - The global open access hub for Criminology
7 Mar 2023
The University of Manchester is the new home of CrimRxiv, a repository and hub for open access (free) criminology and criminal justice publications. This strengthens UoM’s reputation as a global leader in criminology and in open research. Since...
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Open Research Accelerator Fund – now open for applications
6 Mar 2023
In 2022 the Office for Open Research co-ordinated the Open Research Accelerator Fund which provided £19,000 to nine separate projects designed to further the development of open research practice across The University of Manchester.There were a...
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The University of Manchester has updated its Publications Policy embracing Rights Retention
1 Mar 2023
The University has worked collectively with the other institutions in the N8 Research Partnership, to develop a new N8 Rights Retention Statement which was launched at an event held at the University's John Rylands Research Institute and Library in ...
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Students can order research resources from the Library
6 Feb 2023
If you need research resources that the Library does not currently hold, then the Library can acquire them for you (electronically wherever possible). The service is free, quick and easy to use.Use the Order a Book, Order a Chapter and Order an ...
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Help us maintain a pleasant study environment at Library sites
3 Feb 2023
We need your help to make sure all our Library sites provide pleasant places to study.When you're on a Library site, please:Only bring cold food. If you are heating up your food, please use the heating facilities in the Library Lounge and eat in the ...
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The University of Manchester has updated its Publications Policy embracing Rights Retention
1 Feb 2023
The University has worked collectively with the other institutions in the N8 Research Partnership, to develop a new N8 Rights Retention Statement which was launched at an event held at the University's John Rylands Research Institute and Library in ...
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Delivering Imagine2030 - Library Annual Report 2022
31 Jan 2023
The University of Manchester Library has published its second annual report which tracks progress with the Imagine2030 vision:The University of Manchester Library Annual Report 2021-22Imagine2030 websiteThe report showcases how we have progressed our...
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Open Access Monograph Competition
30 Jan 2023
About the competition Unfunded monograph authors from any University faculty can enter the Library’s Open Access (OA) monograph competition, as long as they will soon be publishing a monograph or published one on or after 1 October 2021 ...
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Library Training and Support for Semester 2
30 Jan 2023
Our training and support continues for Semester 2 with a new schedule of workshops and drop-in support in addition to continued access to our extensive online training resources and guidance. My Learning Essentials: Choose from workshops ...
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Workshop: Shaping the future of Data Stewardship at The University of Manchester
23 Jan 2023
The Office for Open Research, in collaboration with the Research Lifecycle Programme, is coordinating a Data Stewardship Project to establish a network of data stewards and build the model for data stewardship across The University of Manchester.Data...
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Welcome Back! Library support for new and returning students
23 Jan 2023
If you’re new to the University or returning and need a refresher head to our Get Started webpage to find all the information you need to navigate Library services and support.Breakfast eventsCome along and chat to a member of the Library ...
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University secures funding from Research England to ‘Enhance our Research Culture’
12 Jan 2023
The Library has been allocated £600,000 of this funding to support its Open Research Programme, emphasising the University's commitment to fostering a positive research culture through open research.Office for Open ResearchAs a key part of the ...
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Library opening hours over the Christmas vacation 2022/23
30 Nov 2022
There will be reduced hours for Main Library from Saturday, 17 December 2022 to Thursday, 22 December 2022.Monday to Thursday - 8am to 8pmSaturday and Sunday - 9am to 5pmThe Main Library will be closed from Friday, 23 December 2022 until Monday,...
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Digital Society: Your Place in a Networked World
29 Nov 2022
Develop your digital communications skills and explore the online world with Digital Society, the UCIL course unit run by the Library. Studying entirely online, you’ll explore the relationship between digital technology, society, and you, from ...
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Important Library information about teaching resources for Semester 2 2022/23
21 Nov 2022
Thank you for all your support in working with the Library to get your teaching resources and reading lists ready for Semester 1. We now need your help to ensure we have everything ready for your students for Semester 2. Here’s what you need to...
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Exam and assessment support from the Library
21 Nov 2022
You can:access workshops and online resources for revision, exam and assessment supportspeak to Library staff via our Library drop-in supportget wellbeing support by accessing helpful resources and workshops via the Counselling and Student ...
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Open now: Library Living Room at Main Library
14 Nov 2022
The Library Living Room has been created to offer a warm, comfortable space where students can take a break. Located next to the Library Lounge, the space has soft seating, board games and blankets. It's an ideal space to eat after ...
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New exhibition, Transitions in Print, launches at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library
12 Oct 2022
What’s the exhibition about?The Rylands has one of the world’s greatest collections of 15th-century European printing. For over 100 years, we have used innovative technologies to examine these earliest printed artefacts.In this ...
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Study Skills and Training Support from the Library
10 Oct 2022
The Library is here to support you during your studies and research. Our training and skills programmes run all year providing a flexible blend of on-campus and online workshops, online resources and drop-in support to develop the necessary skills, ...
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Library no longer issues fines for overdue loan items
10 Oct 2022
From today, you'll no longer incur Library fines for overdue loan items. We've made this change to support you given the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, but we need your help to make it sustainable. Please help us support the University community...
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Launch of the digital edition of the Mary Hamilton Papers
28 Sep 2022
A major AHRC-funded project to digitise, transcribe and analyse the letters, diaries and manuscript volumes of courtier, diarist and Bluestocking Mary Hamilton (1756-1816) has now published a digital scholarly edition on Manchester Digital ...
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Prepare hot drinks and heat up food at the Library Lounge
26 Sep 2022
You can now microwave your own food and prepare hot drinks in the Library Lounge at the Main Library.The Library Lounge is one of several dedicated spaces across campus with microwaves, free hot water and charging points. Facilities are available ...
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Kantorowich Library now closed
16 Sep 2022
The Kantorowich Library in Humanities Bridgford Street has closed and the space is being redeveloped to create one of nine Student Support Hubs. Student Support Hubs will consolidate the current 100+ student touchpoints, making it easier and simpler ...
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Revised Library opening hours: Monday, 19 September 2022
13 Sep 2022
With the public holiday falling at the start of Welcome Week there are Library buildings to which you’ll need access, so the following will be available and open:Main LibraryAlan Gilbert Learning CommonsAll other Library sites will be closed ...
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Get started with the Library
12 Sep 2022
The Library is here to support your learning throughout your University experience.We provide students with access to resources like books, journals and databases, training to help you succeed in your studies, and spaces to study when you’re on...
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Library Bank Holiday closure dates (August 2022)
24 Aug 2022
The Alan Gilbert Learning Commons will be open from 8am to 8pm and staffed by our colleagues from Constant Security.Find out moreLocations and opening hoursContact us
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New 3D collection launched on Manchester Digital Collections
16 Aug 2022
The items included range from an effigy of the Methodist pioneer John Wesley to the earliest portion of any New Testament writing ever found, the St John’s fragment. 3D modelsThe 3D models were created by the Rylands’ ...
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Main Library to close for electrical maintenance from 23 to 24 July 2022
20 Jul 2022
As part of planned electrical maintenance there will be a complete electrical shutdown for all services within Main Library (all areas) on the weekend of 23 July at 7am to 24 July 2022 at 4pm. Main Library will be closed for both days of that ...
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Upgrading PC clusters at Main Library and AGLC
12 Jul 2022
From Monday, 4 July 2022, we’ll be upgrading and replacing 665 student PCs in clusters in Main Library and AGLC. We’ll be making these improvements throughout July and August, so please be aware that there will be some minor ...
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My Research Essentials summer workshops for our researchers
11 Jun 2022
Choose from a selection of workshops and online resources covering a variety of topics tailored to you research journey. Workshops this Summer range from an overview of reference management tools to writing retreats, how to choose a journal to ...
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Summer Study Skills and Specialist Library Support for our students
10 Jun 2022
Whether you are completing final assignments, writing up your dissertation, preparing for resits or continuing to develop your study skills you can continue to access Library support via My Learning Essentials and our Specialist Library ...
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Upcoming improvement works at Main Library (13 June - 31 July)
6 Jun 2022
We recently installed a variety of new study spaces at Main Library, including individual desk spaces, focused study booths and tables for group work and discussion. Work to connect some of these spaces to power took place over the Easter ...
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Further Hebrew and Persian manuscripts added to Manchester Digital Collections
23 May 2022
Manchester Digital CollectionsDigitised by the John Rylands Research Institute and Library’s renowned Imaging team, the items include rich metadata informed by generously-funded research.About the manuscriptsOur Persian Manuscripts collection ...
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Joule Library closure and ID Manchester
19 May 2022
One of The University of Manchester’s key goals as it moves into its third century is to be recognised as the top university in Europe for innovation.ID Manchester will be a significant step on that journey:ID Manchester - overviewClosure of ...
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Important Library information about reading lists and the eTextbook programme 2022/23
19 May 2022
Here’s what you need to know: Use Reading Lists Online to order new teaching materialsHow to prepare your reading lists for the course unit rollover in Blackboard How to apply for a core eTextbook for your studentsUse Reading Lists ...
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British Pop Archive exhibition, Collection, opens at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library
19 May 2022
What’s the British Pop Archive? The British Pop Archive (BPA) brings together the records and artefacts of UK popular culture, youth culture and counter-culture from the post-war period to the present day. These collections represent the ...
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Get exam and assessment support from the Library
9 May 2022
You can:access online resources and workshops for revision, exam and assessment strategiesaccess wellbeing support via our Counselling and Mental Health Services workshopsspeak to Library staff via our regular Library drop-in supportFind out moreTo ...
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Event to explore the past, present and future of British TV
29 Apr 2022
On 18 May 2022, to celebrate the launch of the British Pop Archive, Creative Manchester will be hosting a roundtable discussion with David Olusoga OBE and broadcasting vanguards to explore the past, present, and future landscape of British TV.
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Find books in Main Library more easily with ‘Locate This Book’
11 Apr 2022
Use the ‘Locate This Book’ feature in Library Search to see the exact floor and shelf location of any book in Main Library.Note that this feature currently only works for books (not journals) located in Main Library.How to use ...
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Upcoming improvement works at Main Library
8 Apr 2022
We recently installed a variety of new study spaces at the Main Library, including individual desk spaces, focused study booths and tables for group work and discussion. Over the Easter and Summer vacations, we will be connecting these spaces to...
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British Pop Archive set to open at John Rylands Research Institute and Library
6 Apr 2022
The British Pop Archive (BPA), a national collection dedicated to the preservation and research of popular culture, is set to open at The University of Manchester’s John Rylands Research Institute and Library.
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The Office for Open Research officially launched
4 Apr 2022
Led by the Library, the Office for Open Research supports the University's strategic vision, Our Future, which sets out how we are committed to transforming our research environment to better support more open, transparent and ...
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New exhibition, Designing Dante, launches at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library
24 Mar 2022
What’s the exhibition about?The Italian medieval author Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) is known for his fantastical reimagining of the worlds of the Christian afterlife, the Commedia (Divine Comedy). The poem is a fictional eyewitness account of ...
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How students can order research resources from the Library
21 Mar 2022
If you need research resources that the Library does not currently hold then we will get them for you (electronically wherever possible). The Order a Book service is free; the Order an Article service incurs a £2 administration charge.Find...
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UKRI: new Open Access policy
3 Mar 2022
Through this policy UKRI is aiming to ensure that all of the research that it funds is immediately Open Access.The Library is leading a project to support the implementation of this new policy, with colleagues from Research Services, Engagement, ...
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Delivering Imagine2030 - Library Annual Report 2021
1 Mar 2022
The University of Manchester Library has published its first annual report which tracks progress with the Imagine2030 vision. The report showcases how the Library has adapted services in response to the pandemic and accelerated the digital shift...
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Unfunded monograph authors: enter the Library’s competition to win OA funding by 25 March
25 Feb 2022
About the competitionThe Library’s Open Access (OA) monograph competition is open until 25 March 2022. Unfunded monograph authors from any University faculty can enter the competition, as long as they will soon be publishing a monograph or ...
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Help the Library maintain a pleasant study environment
3 Feb 2022
When you're in a Library site, please:bring only cold food inside with youput your litter in the bins provided or take it away with youclear your study space before you leave.We also encourage you to wear a face covering in Library sites, and in ...