Need policy documents or grey literature for your dissertation or literature review? Check out Overton. With content from over 188 countries, including the Global South, this database also contributes to a more equitable research network https://ow.ly/Ta1050YGXPS

The John Rylands Library will make history in 2026 by taking its first major international exhibition to North America, in a groundbreaking collaboration with the The Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin. The Rylands will also host a version of this exhibition in Autumn 2027.

Supporting researchers at every stage of their career. My Research Essentials offers workshops and online guides to help you develop open research skills, dedicate time for writing and connect with other researchers. Explore the programme: https://ow.ly/lQEu50YsYnw 📚🔬

❓Got a question about using the Library? 📅Book onto one of our upcoming Library drop-ins via our website - open to all: Monday 16th March 12pm-1pm Wednesday 18th March 12pm-1pm Monday 23rd March 12pm-1pm Wednesday 25th March 12pm-1pm https://ow.ly/MwVc50YsqwQ

Need a book or other resource that the Library doesn't currently hold? You can use the Library's order services to get what you need - completely for free! https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/resources/order-resources/

New for teaching and research! Explore the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland archive containing nearly one million digitised items across diverse societies and cultures dating back to the 1860s. Find out more https://ow.ly/gm8i50Yhwqo

Want to learn more about the history of women’s education at Manchester? Join our heritage walking tours on ‘Degrees of Change: the fight for women’s education at The University of Manchester’ The tour will leave from the front desk of Main Library 12pm, Monday 9th March 1pm, Tuesday 10th March.

Heads up! From 26 Feb to 3 March, a major system upgrade means… ❌ No new or replacement student card printing So don’t get caught out — bring your student card to campus!

Unfunded monograph authors: there’s just one week to enter the competition to win funding to make your monograph Open Access! If you’re an unfunded monograph author soon publishing a monograph, or published one on or after 1 January 2025, enter now. Find out more https://ow.ly/8VCK50YhwBF

📣 Research Data Conversations: Join Zuzanna Zagrodzka (Computer Science) on digital notebooks + open research. 🗓 Wed 25 Feb | 12.00–13.30 | Main Library | 🍕 lunch Book: https://ow.ly/qaw250YgCZU

Happy LGBT+ History Month from The University of Manchester Library 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Manchester has a proud LGBT+ history, and we’re celebrating the stories that shaped it. Explore Archives of Sexuality and Gender, plus our Libby reading list. #LGBTPlusHistoryMonth #Manchester #UoMLibrary

Today is Time to Talk Day, a national moment to encourage conversations about mental health and reduce stigma. We are supporting by highlighting our wellbeing collections, helping students and staff access trusted support. Explore the wellbeing reading list on Libby https://ow.ly/xzj050Y8Tyi

UoM Staff and Students - we’ve expanded our Oxford Research Encyclopedias collection! Explore authoritative, peer-reviewed articles written by experts. https://ow.ly/U02550Y11ZV

The Library's fifth Imagine2030 annual report is now available! Find out more about our services, physical and digital resources, which support and advance research, teaching and learning across The University of Manchester. https://ow.ly/IaXR50XSmyW

Help shape the future of our Digital Collections by sharing your feedback: ✅ Take our survey ✅ Join a workshop ✅ Volunteer for an interview Find out more: https://ow.ly/62yZ50Y1PGb

Interested in all things #digital? Explore the online world with the Library's UCIL 'Digital Society' course unit. Last chance to sign up! 🖥️ https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/explore-your-online-identity-with-digital-society-2026/

Make the most of our exam and assessment support this January with workshops, online guidance and dedicated revision resources. 🧑‍🏫 Whether you want to build your skills or need quick, practical tips, we have you covered: https://ow.ly/b2GH50XBaAI

More to explore! We’ve acquired Nineteenth Century Stage: Industry, Performance and Celebrity—a new database expanding access to primary sources on theatre history. Discover digitised playbills, toy theatre prints, photos, and more from global collections. Full details - https://ow.ly/h2F450XZAFk

Don’t forget! Unfunded monograph authors from any faculty can enter the Library’s Open Access monograph competition for OA funding until Fri 27 Feb 2026. Eligible titles publish on/after 1 Jan 2025. Trade book authors should check publisher policies. Find out more https://ow.ly/raZM50XZB0P

The first Research Data Conversations of 2026 takes place Wed 28 Jan, 12–1pm (online). Join Laura Hynds & Mary McDerby from the Information Governance Office as they outline the University’s proposed new Protected Tier for data classification. Book your place here https://ow.ly/It0350XWCs3

Take a look at our assessment support resource, filled with guidance to help you prepare and revise effectively: https://www.education.library.manchester.ac.uk/mle/packages/assessment-support/

The Office for Open Research is pleased to announce our third cohort of Open Research Fellows 2025/26. The Fellowship supports open, transparent and inclusive research, giving Fellows time to lead impactful projects and share best practice. #OpenResearch #ResearchCulture #UoM #Innovation

We are here to support you during the exam and assessment period with workshops, online materials and drop-in help designed to boost your confidence and skills. 📚 Explore what is available to you: https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/exam-assessment-support/

Explore the online world and develop your digital communications skills with our online 'Digital Society' course unit. Last chance to sign up! Head to the UCIL website now. https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/explore-your-online-identity-with-digital-society-2026/

⚖️ 🌍 On Human Rights Day, explore a range of materials from the archives of the world’s largest humanitarian network. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, 1919-1997: Widening the Range of Our Digital Archives. https://ow.ly/G9xA50XzYpC

Announcement: 🏆The John Rylands Library has been awarded the FX Award for Museum or Exhibition Space 2025, triumphing in a highly competitive international category. 😀 https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/the-john-rylands-library-wins-prestigious-fx-award/

New for teaching and research: "Aging in the Modern World" explores the theme of how demographic transformations are reshaping societies worldwide and is a key component of the Global Issues Library: https://ow.ly/F9Ip50Xraek

Need guidance on approaches for revision, exams or assessment strategies? 💻 Join a Library drop-in or attend a workshop to discuss with Library staff and Student Team members. Workshops taking place this Thursday and next Friday! https://bit.ly/4orRqbt

Explore the online world with our 'Digital Society' course unit. Develop the essential skills needed for a connected society. Sign up today on the UCIL website!

The University of Manchester Library are collecting donations of new and pre-loved children’s books for the Children’s Book Project. All donations support the Children’s Book Project, giving books to families who need them most. 📍 Drop-off: Main Library foyer https://ow.ly/L8ML50XvMbm

Research Data Conversations returns on Thursday 4 December with Dr Samantha Pearman-Kanza. Join us online 2–3pm for insights on data stewardship, digital research practice and the future of the CaSDaR initiative. Book your place now! https://ow.ly/a1xJ50XwR8p

Unfortunately Main Library is currently without heating. Our Estates teams are working on getting it fixed and the building is still open, but it might feel a bit colder than usual. Sorry for any inconvenience this causes. Wrap up warm if you can! 🙂

We're here to support you throughout the exam and assessment period. We are offering workshops, online resources and drop-in support to help you succeed. 💻https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/exam-assessment-support/

Enjoy enhanced access to a wide range of primary source materials on the British Online Archives platform. We’ve added 21 new collections to our holdings on the British Online Archives platform. Full details: https://subjects.library.manchester.ac.uk/history/databases/

Teaching in Semester 2? Update your taught course recommendations in Reading Lists Online as soon as possible. Remember always click ‘Submit changes to the Library' https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/services/teaching-services/reading-lists/preparing-course-materials

Applications close on Friday! Don't miss the opportunity to apply now

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

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-...

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/...

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: teaching in Semester 1? Update your taught course recommendations in Reading Lists Online as soon possible. See our latest guidance on how to prepare your taught course materials for 2025/26 www.library.manchester.ac.uk/services/tea...

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 fourth session of our Research Data Conversations series is led by Dr Gail Millin-Chalabi: Unlocking the Power of Geospatial Data: Embracing FAIR Principles for Innovation and Impact Wednesday 18 June, 12-1.30pm University Place, Room 6.206/Hybrid www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/my-...

Don't forget! From this Friday, the Muriel Stott Building will be closed for redevelopment work over summer until the 2025/26 academic year.

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...

Do you have old or unwanted textbooks that you no longer use? You can donate them at Main Library so that we can make them available for other students through our Textbook Rescue programme! Just ask at our customer service desk :)

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

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

In celebration of the John Rylands Library's 125th year, two new exhibits are opening on 15 May 2025 in the newly refurbished gallery spaces. See over 40 rare items from our collections and The Secret Public, exploring LGBTQ pop 1955–85. Find out more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...