Locations and opening hours
Find out more about University of Manchester Library buildings and study spaces.
COVID-19 guidance (updated 3 February 2022)
Coronavirus remains a serious health risk. We all still need to play our part in keeping each other safe.
The University strongly encourages wearing a face covering in all indoor spaces, including Library sites. Face coverings are available at building entrances.
Please bring only cold food into any Library site, and put your litter into the bins provided or take it away with you when you leave.
Opening hours
Eddie Davies Library
Business and Management
John Rylands Research Institute and Library
Special Collections
Joule Library
Science, Engineering and Technology
Kantorowich Library
Architecture, Geography, Planning and Landscape
AIU RACE Centre
An open access library specialising in the study of race, migration and diversity.
University Language Centre
Providing a wide selection of teaching and learning resources.
Other Library learning spaces
Find out about other study spaces that are available to you on the University campus.
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Bookable study spaces and group study rooms
Book a study space for yourself, or a group study room for collaborative working.
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