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Janette Watson @janetteuomlib.bsky.social · 1d

Following the fun of Welcome see how @uomlibrary.bsky.social can support you during your studies this semester.
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Library Teaching and Learning Support: Autumn 2025

Training and supportThe Library is here to support you during your studies and research. Our year-round training and support provides a flexible blend of workshops, online guides and drop-in support t...

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Janette Watson @janetteuomlib.bsky.social · 9d

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

Keep up to date with UK and Global Higher Education developments

University of Manchester staff and students can enjoy online access to the Times Higher Education (THE) magazine and Wonkhe via our institutional subscriptions. Access news, insights and analysis for ...

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John Rylands Research Institute and Library @thejohnrylands.bsky.social · 9d

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

Community Playlist Live!

Celebrate LGBT Foundation's 50th anniversary, and John Rylands' exhibition of LGBTQ+ pop, by helping us build the ultimate LGBTQ+ playlist!

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John Rylands Research Institute and Library @thejohnrylands.bsky.social · 12d

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

"A Peep at the Gas-lights in Pall Mall", a humorous caricature of reactions to the installation of the new invention of gas-burning street lighting on Pall-Mall, London (Engraved by Thomas Rowlandson in 1809 after a drawing by George M. Woodward).

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Janette Watson @janetteuomlib.bsky.social · 10d

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

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John Rylands Research Institute and Library @thejohnrylands.bsky.social · 24d

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

The unknown Manchester lady who funded a Hogswart-style library

How Cuban-born Enriqueta Rylands spent more than £100m to set up the John Rylands Library.

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 23d

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

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 28d

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:
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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · Jun 11

Teaching staff @manchester.ac.uk 📣

See our latest guidance on how to prepare your taught course materials for 2025/26

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#uom #readinglists #teaching

Five students sat around a desk in a group study room in Main Library

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John Rylands Research Institute and Library @thejohnrylands.bsky.social · Jun 4

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.

Page from the Bulletin of the John Rylands Library 1903.

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Janette Watson @janetteuomlib.bsky.social · Jun 4

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

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John Rylands Research Institute and Library @thejohnrylands.bsky.social · May 29

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.

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John Rylands Research Institute and Library @thejohnrylands.bsky.social · May 20

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.

Detail from Tangents magazine (1966), showing a selection of gay rights campaign badges.

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · May 20

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...

John Rylands Library receives historic archive of Sir Harold Evans

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). This remarkable collection, including both ...

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John Rylands Research Institute and Library @thejohnrylands.bsky.social · May 15

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.

Two visitors stood in the new Collections Gallery.

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John Rylands Research Institute and Library @thejohnrylands.bsky.social · May 17

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

Rylands BlogCaring for Collections: Preparing for the Rylands’ New Galleries

Go behind the scenes with Collection Care to learn how they conserved special collections for display in the newly refurbished galleries

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Janette Watson @janetteuomlib.bsky.social · May 19

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

The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · May 19

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 :)

Two students smiling wryly in Main Library while holding a large stack of Library textbooks

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · May 13

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

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#OpenResearch

Event details (The University of Manchester Library)

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Janette Watson @janetteuomlib.bsky.social · May 9

Just under a week to go! Exciting!

The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · May 6

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...

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · May 6

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

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John Rylands Research Institute and Library @thejohnrylands.bsky.social · May 1

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.

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Janette Watson @janetteuomlib.bsky.social · Apr 28

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

John Rylands Research Institute and Library @thejohnrylands.bsky.social · Apr 26

It’s our 125th birthday, we opened to the public in 1900.
Founded by Enriqueta Rylands, her wish was ‘…this library shall be of use in the widest sense of the word'.

🎉Next month we’re opening new gallery spaces. See our website to plan your visit: library.manchester.ac.uk/rylands/visit/

Black and white photo portrait of Enriqueta Rylands.

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · Apr 28

📣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...

Muriel Stott Building Summer Closure

Muriel Stott Building in Main Library will be closed from 5pm on Friday, 30 May until the next academic year (2025/26). Building works will be taking place for the redevelopment of the space. Please u...

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Janette Watson @janetteuomlib.bsky.social · Apr 28

New @uomlibrary.bsky.social! Cambridge Histories Online - enhancing our digital collections.
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Cambridge Histories Online

As result of a recent review exercise, the Library now offers online access to all available titles to this flagship reference series and has instituted a subscription for the addition of annual relea...

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Janette Watson @janetteuomlib.bsky.social · Apr 28

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...

Research Indicators Gateway: request a report on your research outputs using a range of indicators

The Office for Open Research can help you to better understand the reach and impact of research outputs by providing comprehensive citation analysis, a suite of research intelligence analysis tools, a...

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