Main Library

Many of the Library's special collections are held in the Main Library. These include archives of the University of Manchester, Christian Brethren archives, a range of scientific books and post-1800 medical books, medical drawings and paintings, and maps.

Find out more about using the special collections:

• Using Special Collections at Main Library

There are 14 group study rooms on Green 2 in the Main Library.

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• Each room can be used in a booked session by a minimum of two and a maximum of eight people.
• The rooms are furnished with a large table and eight chairs, a PC and a 32 inch LCD monitor.
• You will need to login with your username and password to access these PCs.

Visit My Manchester to book a group study room:

• Book a group study room

For more information about booking group study rooms visit Library Help.

The Main Library is one of the University's major computer cluster locations and provides access to over 300 PCs. Most of the networked computers are located on Blue 1

‌Many of the PC's are provided for specific purposes such as quick-use, library catalogue access and access for external users (academic research only).

Multi-function devices (MFDs) can be found throughout the building and provide print, scan and photocopying facilities.

IT support is provided at the Reception Desk on Blue Ground or visit the IT Services website for more details about PC availability, pull printing and other services for staff and students: 

• Manchester IT Services website

The Library Lounge is a place where you can unwind, relax and have something to eat and drink.

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‌It's located on Blue Ground and is open until 7pm each day during term time and until 4pm during vacations. Vending machines are also available and will provide snacks and drinks throughout the day.

The normal opening hours of the Library Lounge are as follows:

• Monday to Friday: 9am to 7pm
• Saturday: 10am to 4pm
• Sunday: 12.30 to 4pm