News and blogs
Find out the latest news and updates from the Library.
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Widening the range of our Digital Archives and Special Collections
15 Oct 2024
Major acquisitions include two extensive collections from Oxford University Press: the complete Oxford Bibliographies Online, and a significant investment in the Oxford Research Encyclopaedias series.Our science collections have been supplemented by ...
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ProQuest Digital Archiving and Access Project
14 Oct 2024
A joint project with ProQuest has recently been completed, digitising over 22,000 University of Manchester and former UMIST doctoral theses. The vast collection forms a valuable body of doctoral research, covering a broad range of subjects, with an ...
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Library Subject Guides
14 Oct 2024
The Library subject guides have been redeveloped for the new academic year and are a perfect place to start exploring what is on offer from the Library with regards to your subject. Use the guides to find relevant books, journals and databases ...
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Library Training and Support Autumn 2024
7 Oct 2024
Our year-round training and support provides a flexible blend of workshops, online training resources and drop-in support to develop the necessary skills, and knowledge, at a time and pace that suits you. My Learning Essentials: Our ...
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Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple donation ceremony
1 Oct 2024
On 24 September 2024, the Main Library hosted a ceremony for representatives of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist temple, following their generous donation of the English and Mandarin language versions of their Encyclopedia of Buddhist ...
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Keeping our Library clean and tidy
1 Oct 2024
Our Library is an importance place for everyone at the University. You can help us keep it clean and free of pests by doing a few simple things:Please tidy up and take any litter with you when you leave your study area.Only eat cold food in the ...
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Get started with the Library
23 Sep 2024
If you're looking for information on how to use the Library and make the most of its services, be sure to visit our Get Started webpage!This provides information on:how to access our books, journals and databases to help with your studies;our free ...
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AGLC reopens after extensive refurbishment
16 Sep 2024
The Alan Gilbert Learning Commons has reopened today, Monday, 16 September, following extensive repairs and upgrades aimed at enhancing the student study experience. Key improvements include:A new Cosy Campus space at the entrance, featuring a ...
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Join us for the launch of the 2024/25 ‘Opening up research’ programme
16 Sep 2024
‘Opening up Research’ is a collaborative effort involving the Office for Open Research, the School of Engineering Open Research Lead, representatives from the United Kingdom Reproducibility Network (UKRN), and Cancer Research UK ...
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Library 2023/24 Open Access monograph competition: winning entries
2 Sep 2024
This year, we received a record 47 entries from various Schools across the University covering a diverse range of topics. The entries were considered by Neil Humphrey, then Associate Dean: Research in the Faculty of Humanities, together with a ...
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University teaching stars celebrate double win in national awards
8 Aug 2024
The University of Manchester’s teaching staff are celebrating two prestigious national award wins, the Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) and an appointment to the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme.
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The Secret Public
17 Jul 2024
Influenced by the recently published book The Secret Public - How LGBTQ+ Performers Shaped Popular Culture 1955 - 1979 by Jon Savage, the exhibition presents key pieces from Savage’s extensive collection of archive and research materials which ...
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Embedding digitised primary sources in your Teaching and Learning
10 Jul 2024
We have a substantial and diverse range of online resources available across Manchester Digital Collections, Luna and Medium. Our Special Collections staff are also on hand to provide bespoke advice on embedding Special ...
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The Open Research Fellowship Programme at The University of Manchester
1 Jul 2024
The Office for Open Research is pleased to announce our five newly appointed Fellows 2024/25 as part of the Open Research Fellowship Programme at The University of Manchester.2024-2025 Fellows (Office for Open Research)What is the Open Research ...
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Electronic thesis submission is moving from eThesis to eProg
24 Jun 2024
During the period 1 July to 7 July 2024 inclusive and 26 August – 1 September 2024 inclusive, PGRs will not be able to submit any version of their thesis.Emails have been sent to PGRs and relevant colleagues with further information.If you...
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The Open Access Gateway has migrated to the Open Research Tracker
10 Jun 2024
This is our first step towards integrating a number of services the Library provides to researchers into a single location.When you have a paper accepted for publication you can use the OA Gateway to submit your Author Accepted Manuscript ...
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Library Training and Support Summer 2024
10 Jun 2024
Whether you are completing final assignments, writing dissertations, preparing for resits or in need of expert guidance you can: Choose from a selection of workshops including academic writing, revision and preparation, reference management, ...
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Library launches community membership scheme
5 Jun 2024
The University of Manchester Library offers a free annual membership scheme for the public. From June 2024, members of the public can access the Library as community members free of charge. This membership replaces the paid external ...
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The University of Manchester hosts Open Research Conference 2024
27 May 2024
The University of Manchester’s Open Research conference 2024 was a great success, marking the culmination of the Opening Up Research Programme 2023/24. The event was a collaborative effort by the Office for Open Research, the School of ...
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Widening the Range of Our Digital Resources: Extending our Elgar Online Collections
13 May 2024
Elgar OnlineThe collection includes over 900 recently published ebooks, handbooks and reference works spanning various disciplines including business, economics, education, geography, law, planning, politics, sociology and social ...
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Test our new printing system
23 Apr 2024
In addition to improved equipment being available, the way that you send documents to the printers will change.We need colleagues and students to test the new printing system in advance of its launch across the University, to ensure that it works as ...
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Exam and assessment support from the Library
15 Apr 2024
The Library is here to support you to revise and prepare throughout the exam and assessment period. You can:Access workshops and online resources for revision, exam and assessment support;Speak to Library staff via our Library drop-in support;Attend ...
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Pet Shop Boys announce ‘in conversation’ event with Professor of Popular Culture Jon Savage at John Rylands Research Institute and Library
9 Apr 2024
Pet Shop Boys will appear at a special ‘in conversation’ event at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library on Friday, 26 April 2024, the day their new album ‘Nonetheless’ is released.
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Widening the range of our digital resources: Object Lessons Archive 2015-2018
2 Apr 2024
As a result of conversations with academic colleagues across the humanities, the library has purchased the Object Lessons Archive 2015-2018, a digital collection of monographs published by Bloomsbury.The ‘Object Lessons’ series emerged ...
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Borrow free e-books via Libby
19 Mar 2024
Libby allows you to browse some of the Library’s curated lists, covering themes around well-being, LGBTQ+, and International Women’s Day or access a selection of e-books in Mandarin. Libby is like a digital library, so books can only...
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Cyber incident at the British Library and impact on services at The University of Manchester Library
12 Mar 2024
The situation at the British Library has had an impact on some of our services at The University of Manchester Library as well as the availability of certain resources.At present, electronic theses from the British Library’s EThOS service which...
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Open Research Conference and Open Research Award 2024
26 Feb 2024
The Open Research Conference 2024 marks the culmination of The University of Manchester’s Opening Up Research Programme 2023/24 and is a collaborative effort by the Office for Open Research, the School of Engineering Open Research ...
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Widening the range of our digital resources: Mass Observation Project
15 Feb 2024
Mass Observation Project (Library Search)The Mass Observation archive is a pioneering project documenting the social history of Britain. It gathers valuable primary source materials, including survey responses, diaries, letters, lists, maps and ...
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Consent granted for £7.6m transformation of Manchester’s neo-Gothic icon
13 Feb 2024
Manchester City Council has approved plans to transform The University of Manchester’s John Rylands Research Institute and Library (Rylands) to enhance its contribution to research, student experience and public engagement. The £7.6m ...
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Library Training and Support during Semester 2
12 Feb 2024
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 and online ...
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Applications open for 2024-25 Open Research Fellowship Programme
5 Feb 2024
Open Research Fellowship ProgrammeThe Fellowship Programme seeks to provide a unique opportunity for Fellows to advance their careers while contributing to the open research community. Notably, the programme offers financial support by covering ...
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Work begins on the John Rylands Next Chapter project
5 Feb 2024
From February 2024, work will begin on the John Rylands Next Chapter Project. Whilst the work is taking place, we’re still open. We expect work to be completed in February 2025. Please note that the entrance to the building might ...
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Delivering Imagine2030: The University of Manchester Library Annual Report 2022/23
31 Jan 2024
The Library's third Imagine2030 annual report for 2022/23 is now available. The report showcases how the Library has progressed its Imagine2030 Lead Priority Areas alongside the delivery of day to day activities. Find out more about the ...
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Welcome back! Library support for new and returning students
29 Jan 2024
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.Library toursTake advantage of a 30 minute tour of Main ...
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Closing soon: Library Open Access monograph competition 2023/24
19 Jan 2024
The Library’s Open Access (OA) monograph competition closes in one week on Friday, 26 January. If you’re an unfunded monograph author who will soon publish a monograph, or who published one on or after 1 October 2022, enter for your ...
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New Associate Director for The University of Manchester Library
17 Jan 2024
This is the first role of its kind to be appointed to any major research library in the world and is an immensely significant step as the Library continues to prepare for and creates its futureCiaran will lead on systems and digital development and ...
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Explore new open research management tools: Open Science Framework (OSF) and Protocols.io
15 Jan 2024
Open Science Framework (OSF) and Protocols.io are open research management tools designed to enhance the rigour and reproducibility of research projects, foster collaboration, and support open research practices (such as pre-registration and open ...
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We Have Always Been Here: A new exhibition at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library
15 Jan 2024
Collections can tell surprising and complicated stories that wrestle with the idea of identity. Who gets to decide how we are represented? Many people’s histories in the Library have been overlooked but they have always been ...
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Open Access monograph competition 2023/24
18 Dec 2023
About the competitionUnfunded 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 2022 – ...
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Open Access for long-form outputs: Application window for funding from UKRI now open
13 Dec 2023
UKRI is introducing a new Open Access policy for long-form outputs (monographs, chapters and edited collections) which will take effect from January 2024. In conjunction with the new policy, UKRI has announced that approximately £3.5 ...
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Explore your online identity with Digital Society
27 Nov 2023
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 the ...
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Library opening hours over Christmas vacation 2023/24
22 Nov 2023
There will be reduced hours for Main Library from Saturday, 16 December 2023 to Thursday, 21 December 2023 . Monday to Thursday 8am–8pm Saturday & Sunday 9am-5pm The Main Library and other Library sites will be closed from ...
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Exam and assessment support from the Library 2023/24
20 Nov 2023
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 ServiceTo ...
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Ask Me @ The Library
13 Nov 2023
The Library is piloting the new ‘Ask Me @ The Library Service’ from 1 November 2023 to 31 January 2024. Members of the Customer Services and Library Student teams are walking around Main Library and AGLC floors ready to answer any ...
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Open Access monograph competition
6 Nov 2023
About the competitionUnfunded monograph authors from any University faculty can enter the Library's Open Access (OA) monograph competition 2023/24, as long as they will soon be publishing a monograph or published one on or after 1 October 2022 - this...
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UKRI: New Open Access policy for long-form outputs
17 Oct 2023
As a signatory of Plan S, UKRI is committed to enabling more open and equitable academic publishing. The funder's latest policy, targeting long-form publications, is intended to accelerate the transition to Open Access.To read details about the ...
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Opening up Research
9 Oct 2023
The Office for Open Research, the School of Engineering Open Research Lead, UKRN representatives, and Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute are working together in partnership to champion open research at The University of Manchester. Our goal is ...
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Library Training and Support Autumn 2023
9 Oct 2023
Our year-round training and support provides a flexible blend of workshops, online training resources and drop-in support to develop the necessary skills, and knowledge, at a time and pace that suits you. My Learning Essentials: Our ...
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The Open Research Fellowship Programme at The University of Manchester
2 Oct 2023
The Office for Open Research is excited to announce our 7 newly appointed fellows as part of the Open Research Fellowship Programme at The University of Manchester.What Is the Open Research Fellowship Programme? This initiative seeks to champion open...
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Additional student spaces
28 Sep 2023
We now have 105 brand new study spaces in the Main Library, that you don't need to book! Most of these are on Blue 1, but you will also find some new study booths and desks across the Library. In Blue 1, you can plug in your laptop and ...