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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Save this post! 🔖 Our colleagues in IT Services have produced these helpful guides on printing from a University printer, and connecting to campus wi-fi via eduroam. To read the information online or to access digital support services directly, just follow this link ow.ly/SCeA50ZVMSQ

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Settling into the new academic year? 🍂 If you're starting work on assignments, check out the Library's subject guides - a resource tailored to *your* subject, designed to help you find the most relevant materials and information Search for 'subject guides' on our website

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

UoM Library celebrates Black History Month and its 2026 theme, ‘Honouring our Communities’. Did you know, the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre and Education Trust, based in Central Library, holds collections and archives regarding local Black community history?

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Got old textbooks you no longer need? 📚 Donate them ahead of the new academic year and help give them a new home. New students can pick up a donated textbook completely free at our Textbook Rescue event on Thursday 24 September at the Spend Smart Fair in University Place. ♻️

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Could your work help address an Open Research skills, practice or community need? Applications for the 2026–27 Open Research Fellowship Programme open today. Find out about the dedicated time, funding and support available, and apply by 23 October 2026: ow.ly/Aq2450ZyTmR

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Celebrate ESEA Heritage Month by exploring our East Asia, Southeast Asia and Australasia Collections, spanning 500 years of history and culture. You can also discover spotlighted resources in our East Asian Studies Subject Guide subjects.library.manchester.ac.uk/e…

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🎉 We have joined the Open Education Network! 🎉 This marks an important milestone for the Library's Flip to Open project, providing access to a wealth of expertise, resources and support that will help us expand the creation and adoption of OER across the University. ow.ly/yv7w50ZET4s

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Training and support for our research community continues over the summer 💻 Search 'UoM Library My Research Essentials' to discover our regular workshops for researchers and academics and Library drop-ins, or take a look at our range of online guides.

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

One month until Semester 1! Ensure your teaching materials are ready by updating your reading list. Full details ➡️https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/services/teaching-services/reading-lists/preparing-course-materials

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

🎬 The Odyssey is in cinemas now! 📚 Simply search for The Odyssey in your Kortext account and read, highlight your favourite sections and share the moments that stand out to you. Discover the story behind the film through The Manchester Odyssey John Rylands Research Institute and Library

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Reminder: Blue 1 in Main Library is closed this summer while we refurbish the PC cluster. The Blue 1 accessible toilet has also closed at short notice. Please use the accessible toilets on Blue 2 or Blue 3. Thanks for your patience 💜 #YourVoiceOurLibrary #UoMStudents

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

📣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 2026/27. ow.ly/wFMf50ZnPHv

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The University of Manchester Library has launched Imagine2035, a bold ten-year vision for 2026 to 2035. Imagine2035 sets out how the Library will support student success, research, culture, community and the future of knowledge. ow.ly/3FLJ50ZkI3E

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Main Library Blue 1 is temporarily closed to Library users⚠️ We’re refurbishing the PC clusters to improve accessibility, power and comfort – shaped by student feedback. Please use alternative Library study spaces while work is underway. #YourVoiceOurLibrary

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

South Asian Heritage Month is now celebrated in July. Explore our South Asia manuscript collections and the South Asia Archive via Library Search, discover South Asian diaspora collections at the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre, or learn about Dr Amelia Bonea’s Fossil Histories project. #SAHM

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

July is Disability Pride Month, celebrating the achievements of disabled people, challenging negative attitudes, and embracing positively disability identity. The Library Experience Team can offer personalised support for staff and students - find out more ow.ly/Fac450ZglUK

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

We're proud to see *Ian Curtis: Insight* open today at Voltz Clarke Gallery, showcasing rare material from the British Pop Archive to an international audience. Featuring handwritten lyrics, photographs and more, the exhibition offers a new perspective on Ian Curtis’s enduring cultural legacy ✨

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Handwritten lyric to 'Love Will Tear Us Apart by Joy Division, Ian Curtis. Handwritten poem on white paper with crossed-out words and emotional reflections on hardship and ambition.

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

🌞 Summer Reading, Your Way 📚 This summer, step beyond the reading list and into stories that move you. The Norton Collection is your gateway to discovering what you truly love. 👉 Explore the Norton Literature Collection [read.kortext.com] or find in your Kortext account.

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

⚠️ Main Library Blue 1 is temporarily closed to students from Monday, 29 June. These improvements are directly shaped by student feedback – you told us what matters in Library study spaces, and we listened. Please use alternative Library study spaces while work is underway 💜

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Teaching Staff 📣 See our latest guidance on how to prepare your taught course materials for 2026/27. www.library.manchester.ac.uk/servic…

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Happy Pride Month from The University of Manchester Library! 🌈 Why not explore our LGBTQ+ Special Collections, with archives, images and printed books from the 1700s to modern day, including letters between the Ladies of Llangollen, and the papers of LGBTQ+ equality campaigner A.E. (Tony) Dyson.

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Exams are here 📚 The Library is supporting you every step of the way with study support, wellbeing resources, drop-ins, and sessions like Show Up & Study and Relax & Recharge. Keep an eye out for extra support throughout the exam period!

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Do you have old or unwanted textbooks 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 the Main Library desk 😄

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

One of only two UK libraries with full access to all 10 China Academic Journals collections, you can access over 9,300 high-quality CNKI E-Books from China’s leading scholars, spanning Art, Literature, History, Geography, and Philosophy, fully downloadable for research, study, and teaching.

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

✨ Catch The Sky at Night on BBC iPlayer! The latest episode, Jodrell Bank: Tuning into the Universe, features The UoM Main Library and our special collections linked to Jodrell Bank and GCHQ with Professor Danielle George and Chris Lintott. Explore more: ow.ly/K7bS50YY5XK

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, 11 to 17 May 2026. This year’s theme is Action. Explore Library support for your wellbeing, including our Libby Counselling and Mental Health list, Wellbeing Collection, Exam and Assessment Support and My Learning Essentials workshops.

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

New international exhibition: Ian Curtis: Insight opens 25 June 2026 at Voltz Clarke Gallery, showcasing the personal archive of Ian Curtis for the first time in the US, alongside materials from the British Pop Archive. Handwritten lyrics, notebooks, fan letters and more. bit.ly/4cZhffe

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Today is the anniversary of William Shakespeare’s Baptism (1564) and death (1616). The University of Manchester Library subscription to Drama Online means you can watch productions of Shakespeare from the the Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre and the Royal Exchange for free, anytime!

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

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 ow.ly/Ta1050YGXPS

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

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: ow.ly/lQEu50YsYnw 📚🔬

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

❓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 ow.ly/MwVc50YsqwQ

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

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! www.library.manchester.ac.uk/resour…

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

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 ow.ly/gm8i50Yhwqo

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

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.

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

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!

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

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

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

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

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

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 ow.ly/xzj050Y8Tyi

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

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

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

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: ow.ly/62yZ50Y1PGb

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Interested in all things #digital? Explore the online world with the Library's UCIL 'Digital Society' course unit. Last chance to sign up! 🖥️ www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/exp…

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

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: ow.ly/b2GH50XBaAI

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

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 - ow.ly/h2F450XZAFk

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

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 ow.ly/raZM50XZB0P

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

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 ow.ly/It0350XWCs3

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Take a look at our assessment support resource, filled with guidance to help you prepare and revise effectively: www.education.library.manchester.ac…

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

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

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

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: www.library.manchester.ac.uk/traini…

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

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. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/exp…

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

⚖️ 🌍 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. ow.ly/G9xA50XzYpC

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