Smashing exhibition! If you've not had a chance to see this go now! Last few days to see!

We’re making some changes in the Collections Gallery. Over the next few weeks, you’ll see new books, manuscripts and archives on display. The gallery will be open as usual Wednesday-Saturday. 🗺️First to install today is this colourful Japanese map showing the city of Edo from 1860.

Last few places left at this great event. Book here: shorturl.at/xWXYc

Upcoming events at The Rylands… You Ought to Know- Reclaiming Black British Music His and Herstories Thursday 6 November 20205, 6-7.30pm Free, book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/you-ought-...

Managing and Sharing Research Data from Human Participants is a My Research Essentials workshop for researchers who work with personal data as part of their research - sign up for this interactive blended learning course now www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/my-...

We have recently added more digital archives to our collections to include a number of new collections exploring global challenges, humanitarian issues, cultural history, and scientific discovery. 🌍 💻 ow.ly/XVuU50X4oyW

Following the fun of Welcome see how @uomlibrary.bsky.social can support you during your studies this semester. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/l...

Keep up to date with Higher Education developments with @uomlibrary.bsky.social subscriptions: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/a...

Thursday 9 October, 5.30pm celebrate the 50th anniversary of LGBT Foundation 🎶🎧📚We’re creating a playlist so bring your vinyl and CDs for our DJ to spin. See collections from the Rylands and the Foundation. Book free tickets here: https://ow.ly/qz6650X3Gfm

Sci-fi and Satire! : In this week's blog post, Early Career Fellow at the John Rylands (2024-2025) @roseannakettle.bsky.social writes about William Gifford's fascinating satirical work on the topic of gaslight technology in Georgian London. Blog: ow.ly/Ln1850X2H0X

Come say hi 👋 at our @uomlibrary.bsky.social Get Started stand this week! Staff are on hand to help guide you in our services and support. See our Get Started Guide www.manchester.ac.uk/library

Great to see our founder Enriqueta Rylands getting a bit of attention... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Main Library re-opens, featuring new study spaces at Muriel Stott. Over the summer, the Library has made some exciting upgrades to Main Library - based on what you told us matters most. Find out more about these changes: ow.ly/vCLa50WQYlp

Apply now for the 2025–26 Open Research Fellowship. Supports up to five Fellows (0.2 FTE for seven months) to develop impactful projects and shape Open Research at Manchester. Open to colleagues up to Grade 7. Deadline: 24 Oct 2025. Info and apply: www.openresearch.manchester.ac.uk/communities/...

Teaching staff @manchester.ac.uk 📣 See our latest guidance on how to prepare your taught course materials for 2025/26 www.library.manchester.ac.uk/services/tea... #uom #readinglists #teaching

The Bulletin of the John Rylands Library was founded in 1903. Today it's published by Manchester University Press. From the Spring 2025 issue (published in July), it will be Open Access and available for free to read. Find the Bulletin of the John Rylands Library on manchesterhive.com.

We're improving our @uomlibrary.bsky.social spaces over summer! Please note forthcoming refurbishments and check opening hours in advance!

Stop by on Saturday 7 June, 11am-4pm to help us celebrate our 125th birthday. 🎉 Explore the new galleries, see a printing press demonstration or visit the Research Room to discover how readers use the library today.

Free events exploring new exhibition The Secret Public: 📅In Conversation: Jon Savage and Richard Dyer, Wednesday 28 May 12.30pm. Part of @uniofmanchester.bsky.social Sexuality Summer School public events programme. 📅Curator tour with exhibition co-curator Mat Bancroft, Thursday 5 June 3pm.

The John Rylands Library is proud to announce the donation of the personal archive of legendary journalist, editor and author Sir Harold Evans (1928-2020). www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/j...

New galleries are open! To celebrate we’re open until 6.30pm. Explore the Collections Gallery with over 40 rare items telling the story of the collections. Or explore the new exhibition The Secret Public examining the influence of LGBTQ performers on mainstream pop culture.

New blog! Sophie Coulthard from the Collection Care team takes us behind the scenes, sharing how they conserved special collection items for display in the recently refurbished gallery spaces here at the Rylands. Blog: ow.ly/FzQn50VTMjy

Never going to use them again? Donate your unwanted textbooks to @uomlibrary.bsky.social Textbook Rescue.

Join us for our next Research Data Conversations session! Dr Hannah Long will lead a discussion on how open research intersects with qualitative health research Wednesday 28 May 12-1.30pm Ground Floor Seminar Room, Main Library www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/my-... #OpenResearch

Just under a week to go! Exciting!

Open Research Conference 2025 is 9–10 June 2025 at Alliance MBS. Join us for talks, keynotes and collaboration on open research in the UK. Event is open to attendees from all institutions. Speakers include Stephen Curry and Giovanna Lima. www.manchester.ac.uk/openresearch #ORC25 #OpenResearch

New galleries open in 2 weeks on Thursday 15 May. 📖Collections Gallery over 40 fascinating items explore the story of the Rylands’ unique collections. 🎶The Secret Public uncovers the influence of LGBTQ performers, artists and activists on mainstream pop culture between 1955-1985.

Sooooo looking forward to the opening of new gallery spaces @thejohnrylands.bsky.social! Exciting!

📣The Muriel Stott Building will be closing over the summer this year for remedial works, from 5pm on Friday 30 May until the 2025/26 academic year. Find out more www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...

New @uomlibrary.bsky.social! Cambridge Histories Online - enhancing our digital collections. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...

Understand the reach and impact of research outputs with support from the Office for Open Research led by @uomlibrary.bsky.social. See our Research Indicators Gateway: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/r...

Planning to head to the Library this weekend? The Manchester Marathon takes place this Sunday 27th April, with disruption expected across the weekend including road closures and noise in and around campus. Find out more studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2025/03/10/m...

Don't forget! Library opening hours will be changing over the Easter weekend, with Main Library closed from Thursday evening till Tuesday 22 April www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/l...

Yay good news! We've recently added The Royal Society Journals Archive (1665-1996) to our @uomlibrary.bsky.social collections. Explore over 350 years of groundbreaking scientific discoveries. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/r...

We are here to support you up to and during exams and assessments. See @uomlibrary.bsky.social www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/l...

Visiting @uomlibrary.bsky.social over the Easter period? www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/l...

Christian Brethren Archive showcase opens @uomlibrary.bsky.social! Ground Floor, Main Library, April to August 2025. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...

New! Parliamentary Papers: Widening the range of our digital resources @uomlibrary.bsky.social www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p...

Open Research Conference Awards 2025 - Call for nominations. Your chance to nominate an individual or team for their outstanding contribution to Open Research at Manchester www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...

My Research Essentials, part of the Office for Open Research Skills Framework, provides a programme of peer-led workshops & online resources to support researchers in making their research more open, transparent and reproducible. www.openresearch.manchester.ac.uk/skills-train...

New for teaching & research: Global Issues Library offers interdisciplinary content on global challenges such as human rights, border and migration studies & environmental issues. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/g...

We make our skills training as accessible as possible. Find all our online training guides in all formats in one place! www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...

New workshop 'Copyright Essentials: Using other people's stuff!' We offer training and support all year round @uomlibrary.bsky.social. For details of all our workshops, online training resources and drop-in support see: www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training

New! Widening the range of our digital resources: Oxford Bibliographies Online @uomlibrary.bsky.social www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...

The Secret Public: LGBTQ Pop 1955 – 1985 Coming soon! Major new exhibition at the John Rylands Library. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...

📣University of Manchester Open Research Conference June 2025: call for contributions - still time to submit (closing date 31 March): www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...

Find open research services, guidance and support via our Office for Open Research. Explore our newly refreshed website: www.openresearch.manchester.ac.uk

Delivering Imagine2030: The University of Manchester Library's Annual Report 23/24- discover all the lovely stuff we have been doing! 😍https://stories.manchester.ac.uk/imagine-2030-annual-report-2024

Finally made it to the other side! March not only bringing blue skies but first appearance on BlueSky! Expect lots of lovely posts highlighting the wonderful services, resources and support available from @uomlibrary.bsky.social!