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The University of Manchester Library

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Library Living Room and support for students

The Library offers a variety of services and activities to support students with the rising cost of living.

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Library Living Room

The Library Living Room has been created to offer a warm, comfortable space where students can take a break.
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In partnership with the Students' Union

The Library and Students' Union are helping mitigate against the financial and emotional impact of the cost of living crisis.
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Library Fines

To help with the rising cost of living, the Library no longer charges fines on overdue loans.

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eTextbook Programme

The Library's eTextbook Programme provides each student on a module with unlimited, continuous access to an interactive electronic textbook.

Snack and Chat

Head to the Alan Gilbert Learning Commons training room on Fridays for free tea, coffee and biscuits.

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