Inclusive digital access

At the Library we are committed to ensuring online accessibility to all our users, providing an inclusive digital experience that enables everyone to access information easily and effectively.

Laptop and iPad loans

Laptop and iPad loans enable all students regardless of income access to our Library Services and Resources to aid in completing their studies.  

iPads offer key apps including Blackboard, Adobe Reader, user guides, Prezi, TED and social media. 

Laptops offer Microsoft Office applications, eduroam WiFi, and wireless printing.  

Laptop and iPad loans enable all students regardless of income access to our Library Services and Resources to aid in completing their studies.

Web accessibility

The University of Manchester Library is committed to making the information and resources that it provides via the web accessible to all users.

We aim to be standards compliant and follow general principles of usability and universal design, which should help all visitors to our websites. We follow general principles of usability and universal design, and endeavour to meet level 2 (AA) of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2. 

• Report any accessibility problems with our websites by contacting us via Library Help.

View our web accessibility statements for all our key interfaces.

Digital collections

Through our digital collections, we ensure that individuals who cannot visit the Library in person can still engage with our collections. 

There are two primary digital platforms through which users can access our extensive collections:

• Launched in 2020, Manchester Digital Collections provides ultra-high-quality images and rich descriptions of the University's cultural assets and research projects.

• Library Digitised Collections offers online access to key items from the Library's collections. Users can search and view digitised versions of various materials, supporting research, teaching, and learning across the University.

• Manchester Digital Exhibitions (MDE) draws together past exhibitions at the Rylands and new online-only projects.

Explore our digital collections