Janette Watson
@janetteuomlib.bsky.social
Engagement Manager, The University of Manchester Library.
Loves all things libraries, especially mine, a good cuppa o'tea and running a very long way.
Loves all things libraries, especially mine, a good cuppa o'tea and running a very long way.
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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/
January 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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/
Your voice matters! Let us know your experience of using our digital collections 👇
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
✅ Take our survey
✅ Join a workshop
✅ Volunteer for an interview
Find out more: https://ow.ly/62yZ50Y1PGb
January 27, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Your voice matters! Let us know your experience of using our digital collections 👇
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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
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
January 19, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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
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
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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
Full details - https://ow.ly/h2F450XZAFk
January 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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
Full details - https://ow.ly/h2F450XZAFk
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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
Book your place here https://ow.ly/It0350XWCs3
January 14, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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
Book your place here https://ow.ly/It0350XWCs3
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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/
January 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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/
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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
#OpenResearch #ResearchCulture #UoM #Innovation
January 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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
#OpenResearch #ResearchCulture #UoM #Innovation
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Exploring Diaspora Dreams and Everyday Life in the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre and Education Trust Archive
Thur 12 Feb 1pm, online seminar, free
https://ow.ly/YxVb50XTzTK
Thur 12 Feb 1pm, online seminar, free
https://ow.ly/YxVb50XTzTK
January 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Exploring Diaspora Dreams and Everyday Life in the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre and Education Trust Archive
Thur 12 Feb 1pm, online seminar, free
https://ow.ly/YxVb50XTzTK
Thur 12 Feb 1pm, online seminar, free
https://ow.ly/YxVb50XTzTK
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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/
January 5, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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/
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This Thursday at 1pm, join us for our 'Student Voices in the Archives' seminar featuring three stories of student life from our archives.
Online only, reserve your place and see more details:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/student-voices-in-the-archives-tickets-1921659056969?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Online only, reserve your place and see more details:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/student-voices-in-the-archives-tickets-1921659056969?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
December 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
This Thursday at 1pm, join us for our 'Student Voices in the Archives' seminar featuring three stories of student life from our archives.
Online only, reserve your place and see more details:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/student-voices-in-the-archives-tickets-1921659056969?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Online only, reserve your place and see more details:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/student-voices-in-the-archives-tickets-1921659056969?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
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⚖️ 🌍 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
December 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
⚖️ 🌍 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
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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
December 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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
🥳Fantastic news for our @thejohnrylands.bsky.social! ..the icing on the cake for a fabulous celebration year! 👏👏
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/
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/the-john-rylands-library-wins-prestigious-fx-award/
December 4, 2025 at 9:37 AM
🥳Fantastic news for our @thejohnrylands.bsky.social! ..the icing on the cake for a fabulous celebration year! 👏👏
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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
📍 Drop-off: Main Library foyer https://ow.ly/L8ML50XvMbm
December 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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
📍 Drop-off: Main Library foyer https://ow.ly/L8ML50XvMbm
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1st December marks World AIDS Day, a moment to remember those lost and honour those living with HIV.
Drop in to our special collections encounter this Friday 5/12 to discover Manchester’s unique place within the wider story of HIV/AIDS awareness through objects from our British Pop Archive.
Drop in to our special collections encounter this Friday 5/12 to discover Manchester’s unique place within the wider story of HIV/AIDS awareness through objects from our British Pop Archive.
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
1st December marks World AIDS Day, a moment to remember those lost and honour those living with HIV.
Drop in to our special collections encounter this Friday 5/12 to discover Manchester’s unique place within the wider story of HIV/AIDS awareness through objects from our British Pop Archive.
Drop in to our special collections encounter this Friday 5/12 to discover Manchester’s unique place within the wider story of HIV/AIDS awareness through objects from our British Pop Archive.
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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!
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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!
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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
Book your place now! https://ow.ly/a1xJ50XwR8p
November 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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
Book your place now! https://ow.ly/a1xJ50XwR8p
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New exhibition ‘Cottonopolis: The origins of global Manchester’ is now open. Explore how 18th century Manchester was transformed into a manufacturing powerhouse and the centre of Britain’s booming cotton industry.
📅Visit Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Free entry.
📅Visit Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Free entry.
November 26, 2025 at 9:10 AM
New exhibition ‘Cottonopolis: The origins of global Manchester’ is now open. Explore how 18th century Manchester was transformed into a manufacturing powerhouse and the centre of Britain’s booming cotton industry.
📅Visit Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Free entry.
📅Visit Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Free entry.
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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/
November 17, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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/
We've added some fab collections from British Online Archives ❤️
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/
November 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
We've added some fab collections from British Online Archives ❤️
If you are teaching in Semester 2 let us know your taught course reccomendations. Our Reading Lists Online is quick, easy and lots of support and guidance available.👇
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
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
November 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
If you are teaching in Semester 2 let us know your taught course reccomendations. Our Reading Lists Online is quick, easy and lots of support and guidance available.👇
Smashing exhibition! If you've not had a chance to see this go now! Last few days to see!
Last few days to visit The Secret Public. The exhibition explores the influence of LGBTQ performers, artists and activists on mainstream pop culture. 🏳️🌈
Free entry. Visit Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Open until Saturday 15 November 2025.
📓Gay Power, 1970 with cover photo by Diana Davies
Free entry. Visit Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Open until Saturday 15 November 2025.
📓Gay Power, 1970 with cover photo by Diana Davies
November 10, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Smashing exhibition! If you've not had a chance to see this go now! Last few days to see!
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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.
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.
November 3, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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.
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.
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“Courage, vision, planning & fearless work”: the Congress Lives On.
📅 Mon 3 Nov | Manchester Central Library
With Gary Younge, Young Identity & Shirley May.
Reflection, resistance & creativity to honour Black histories & the 1945 Pan-African Congress. ✊🏾
📅 Mon 3 Nov | Manchester Central Library
With Gary Younge, Young Identity & Shirley May.
Reflection, resistance & creativity to honour Black histories & the 1945 Pan-African Congress. ✊🏾
October 21, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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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-...
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-...
You Ought To Know – Reclaiming Black British Music His and Herstories
This event is part of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences 2025.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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-...
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-...