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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 22d

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: www.openresearch.manchester.ac.uk/communities/...

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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:
www.openresearch.manchester.ac.uk/communities/...

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · Jul 14

📣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...

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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

www.library.manchester.ac.uk/services/tea...

#uom #readinglists #teaching

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

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · Jun 10

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-...

Event details (The University of Manchester Library)

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · May 27

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 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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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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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

www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/my-...

#OpenResearch

Event details (The University of Manchester Library)

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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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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 · Apr 29

New Digital Reference Collection: Cambridge Histories Online. 📚 Know your history to help progress it! The Library now offers full access to Cambridge Histories Online – a key reference source for the humanities and social sciences. ow.ly/GRkM50Vxbg8

The Cambridge Histories: A unique reference collection

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Janette Watson @janetteuomlib.bsky.social · Apr 28

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

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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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...

www.manchester.ac.uk

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · Apr 22

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...

Runners heading towards the finish line in the Manchester marathon

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · Apr 17

If you missed last week's Collections Encounter, don't worry as there's another chance today to learn about our Christian Brethren Archive with the curator.

Come along to the Map room in Purple Ground (Main Library) 10am - 11.30am!

Three Library users looking at items on display in Main Library as part of the You Are Here! exhibition

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · Apr 16

Don't forget! Library opening hours will be changing over the Easter weekend, with Main Library closed from Thursday evening till Tuesday 22 April

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Library opening hours over Easter period 2025

Library opening hours will change over the Easter period, between Friday, 18 April and Monday, 21 April 2025. Full information on opening hours is available on each of the Library sites on the Librar...

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · Apr 15

Exciting news! 📣

The Library has recently added The Royal Society Journals Archive (1665-1996) to our collections. Explore over 350 years of groundbreaking scientific discoveries.

www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/r...

The Royal Society Journals Archive 1665-1996: Widening the range of our digital resources

The Library has added to its existing holdings of Royal Society publications with the acquisition of the Royal Society Journals Archive, one of the most important collections of scientific publishing ...

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · Apr 8

Join us on Tuesday, 6 May 1-2.30pm for an interactive discussion on the use of open and accessible data in modern research. There will be a panel discussion with time for tea, coffee and networking

Find out more and sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/opening-up...

Opening Up Research 2024/25 - Open data

Join us for a discussion around open data in research

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · Mar 26

Christian Brethren Archive showcase opens in Blue Ground, Main Library!

This display will share objects from the Library's Special Collections relating to some of the main members and supporters of the movement.

From April to August 2025. Entry is free

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Christian Brethren Archive showcase opens at Main Library, celebrating 200 years of the movement

The items in the showcase are drawn from the Library’s Special Collections; the Christian Brethren Archive comprises the world’s largest collection of manuscripts, printed books and periodicals and vi...

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · Mar 24

Nominate for the Open Research Award 2025!

Now in its second year, this award recognises individuals and teams who have made outstanding contributions to Open Research at Manchester.

Find out more www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...

Call for nominations: The University of Manchester Open Research Award 2025

The University of Manchester’s Open Research Conference 2025, takes place on Monday, 9 June and Tuesday, 10 June 2025, at the Alliance Manchester Business School. The event will bring together researc...

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Rachel Garraway @racheluomlib.bsky.social · Mar 13

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

New Library Learning Guides: All formats

The Library has created a webpage that consolidates online guides from all our teaching programmes in all their published formats. This comprehensive resource includes all My Learning Essentials, Spec...

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Janette Watson @janetteuomlib.bsky.social · Mar 11

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!

tree lined view of University of Manchester Main Library building

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · Mar 10

New workshop 'Copyright Essentials: Using other people's stuff' for all students, researchers, and staff. Workshop now available for booking, sign up today! tinyurl.com/4472vwnp ©💻📄

Laptop, notepad, mobile phone and reading glasses on desk

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