News and blogs
Find out the latest news and updates from the Library.
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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 ...
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The Office for Open Research Accelerator Fund 2023/24: winning entries
19 Sep 2023
Accelerator Fund - Office for Open Research websiteThe Open Research Accelerator Fund is supporting the development of open research practice by funding projects across The University of Manchester. This year there were a record number of ...
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New interactive map of Main Library launched
15 Sep 2023
Explore the mapMain Library interactive mapThe map includes a variety of points of interest, such as study areas, PC clusters, shelving locations, toilets, printers, and more. It also provides directions between different areas of the Library, ...
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Lenagan Library update
14 Sep 2023
The DVD collection remains in the Muriel Stott space in the Main Library. There are two designated spaces for viewing which have been created there. Students and staff can book these spaces via Resource Booker, choosing either Study Space 16 - ...
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Founders and Funders: Slavery and the building of a University
14 Sep 2023
Opening at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library on 20 September 2023, the ‘Founders and Funders: Slavery and the building of a University’ exhibition explores how profits from slave trading, ownership of enslaved people, and ...
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Get Started with the Library
11 Sep 2023
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 2022/23 Open Access Monograph Competition: winning entries
4 Sep 2023
This year, we received a record 33 entries from various Schools across the University covering a diverse range of topics.The entries were considered by Neil Humphrey, Associate Dean: Research in the Faculty of Humanities, together with a ...
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Temporary changes to the eThesis submission process
2 Aug 2023
In response to the cyber incident the University has carried out a controlled shutdown of MyManchester, and this has impacted the way you will submit your thesis. The eThesis and PGR teams are taking action to minimise the amount of disruption this ...
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Braddick Library closed
1 Aug 2023
All Reading List material has been removed and added to our collection at Main Library. If you have any books currently on loan, please return them to Main Library on or before their due date.The space formerly occupied by Braddick will now be ...
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John Rylands Next Chapter
28 Jun 2023
The project, one of the lead priority areas in the Library’s Imagine2030 vision, is intended to prepare the Rylands for the challenges and opportunities of the mid-21st century. When complete, the redesigned spaces will enhance the ...
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British Pop Archive – one year on
13 Jun 2023
British Pop Archive (John Rylands Research Institute and Library website)The John Rylands Research Institute and Library, where the BPA is housed, offers these collections as both an important academic resource for research and teaching and a ...
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The Office for Open Research launches Open Research Fellowship Programme
12 Jun 2023
Open Research Fellowship ProgrammeThis initiative seeks to provide an unparalleled opportunity for fellows to advance their careers while contributing to the open research community. Notably, the programme offers financial support by covering 0.2 FTE...
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Library Training and Support Summer 2023
12 Jun 2023
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, reference management, critical reading and analysis, ...
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Digital edition of the Heinrich Simon Papers added to Manchester Digital Collections
30 May 2023
The digital collections and associated digital edition chronicle the life and achievements of August Heinrich Simon (1805-60), the Prussian lawyer, civil servant, independent legal author, reformer and revolutionary of 1848 through archives held at ...
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Lenagan Library update
2 May 2023
To make sure students and staff can access resources held at Lenagan, we have moved stock and equipment to make them retrievable.The DVD collection has been moved to the Muriel Stott space in the Main Library, where it is now readily accessible and ...
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Exam and assessment support from the Library
17 Apr 2023
The Library is here to support you to revise and prepare throughout the exam and assessment period. You can:Find extended opening and additional study spaceAttend a workshop or access an online training resource focusing on revision, exam preparation...
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Students and staff can now access BFI Player and stream hundreds of films for free!
11 Apr 2023
BFI Player is a video on demand service from the British Film Institute, streaming acclaimed, landmark and archive films. Their subscription collection incorporates hundreds of films, which are free-to-view after registering through The ...
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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 ...