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The latest news from around the Library.
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- The Palladium Project – innovations now available to all
Manchester Library leads on development for Email Archives Software (18 Apr 2024) - Exam and assessment support
The Library is offering online and in-person support for students. (15 Apr 2024) - Pet Shop Boys announce ‘in conversation’ event at John Rylands Library
Pet Shop Boys will appear at a special ‘in conversation’ event at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library on Friday, 26 April 2024, the day their new album ‘Nonetheless’ is released. (09 Apr 2024) - Widening the range of our digital resources: Object Lessons Archive 2015-2018
As a result of conversations with academic colleagues across the humanities, the library has purchased the Object Lessons Archive 2015-2018, a digital collection of monographs published by Bloomsbury. (02 Apr 2024) - The New Boxmaker: The Mini Grand Pro
Those familiar with the Collection Care Team’s work will likely have heard of, seen, or used our boxes, maybe even our book cradles. For those that don’t, here’s a little background... (25 Mar 2024) - Celebrating Sign Language Week 2024
Monday, 18 March to Sunday, 24 March is the British Deaf Association’s Sign Language Week. (20 Mar 2024) - Together24 Library Annual Conference: Call for contributions now open
Find out more about the upcoming Together24 Library Annual Conference and how you can get involved. (11 Mar 2024) - New Staff Multi-Faith Prayer and Contemplation Space at Main Library
As part of the Library’s commitment to inclusivity and belonging, we have created a new Staff Multi-Faith Prayer and Contemplation Space, which Library staff can use from Monday, 11 March 2024. (11 Mar 2024) - ServiceNow: New IT Support Portal
The University’s IT Service Management tool will be replaced later this year. (07 Mar 2024) - Library staff EDI information in MyView: an update
Support equality, diversity and inclusion by completing your MyView information. (05 Mar 2024) - Open meeting: Preparing to move from Blackboard Learn to Canvas by Instructure
The next planned open meeting will be held on Tuesday, 19 March at 1pm. (04 Mar 2024) - Library EDI Working Group – communicating with Library staff
The Library’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Working Group acts as an advocate and driver for change, collaborating with colleagues across the Library, representatives of the student body, University and beyond to improve equity, diversity and inclusion within our workforce, services and offer. (26 Feb 2024) - Open Research Conference and Open Research Award 2024
The University of Manchester’s inaugural Open Research conference will take place at Manchester Museum on Wednesday, 24 April 2024. (26 Feb 2024) - Widening the range of our digital resources: Mass Observation Project
We are pleased to announce our Mass Observation Project online archive has been extended providing access to further material covering the 1990s and 2000s. (15 Feb 2024) - John Rylands Next Chapter project: Proposals approved
Manchester City Council approves proposals for a £7.6m transformation of the Grade I-listed John Rylands Research Institute and Library. (14 Feb 2024) - Applications open for 2024-25 Open Research Fellowship Programme
The Office for Open Research is inviting applications for the 2024-25 cohort of Fellows as part of the Open Research Fellowship Programme. (05 Feb 2024) - Delivering Imagine2030
Our Imagine2030 annual report for 2022/23 is now available. (31 Jan 2024) - John Rylands Next Chapter update
We're working to improve our exhibition and event spaces (25 Jan 2024) - Royal Geographical Society Archives now available via the Library
Following an extended trial the Library are delighted to announce the purchase of the Royal Geographical Society Archive (with IBG). (25 Jan 2024) - Explore new open research management tools
Introducing OSF and Protocols.io (18 Jan 2024) - Using personal laptops for work
We have recently had a few queries about using your personal laptops for work at home. (16 Jan 2024) - We Have Always Been Here: A new exhibition at the Rylands
Explore stories of identity in The University of Manchester Library collections. (15 Jan 2024) - Library EDI group survey
Please complete the survey by Friday, 5 January 2024. (18 Dec 2023) - Open Access monograph competition 2023/24
Deadline for the Open Access monograph competition 2023/24 (18 Dec 2023) - Open Access for long-form outputs: Application window for UKRI funding now open
Following the announcement of UKRI’s new Open Access policy for long-form outputs (monographs, chapters and edited collections), the application window to request funding is now open. (13 Dec 2023) - Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme
Lanyards available at Library sites. (05 Dec 2023) - Scite launch: a research discovery and analysis platform
The Library has a new subscription to Scite - a research discovery and analysis platform which can provide University of Manchester staff and students with additional context around research publications. (05 Dec 2023) - Open call for contributors to our bicentenary festival, Universally Manchester
From poetry to physics, healthcare to music, science to the arts, we are looking for contributors to take part in our flagship bicentenary event – Universally Manchester festival (29 Nov 2023) - TLS recruiting students for Digital Society
The Library's online UCIL course unit runs in Semester 2. (27 Nov 2023) - Library opening hours over Christmas vacation 2023/24
Changes are in place for Library opening hours from Saturday, 16 December 2023 until Tuesday, 2 January 2024 (27 Nov 2023) - Hidden Disabilities Awareness Training
Gwen Riley Jones is offering this in-person training, with 16 spaces available. (21 Nov 2023) - M365 survey
We encourage all staff to complete the survey by Friday, 15 December. (20 Nov 2023) - Exam and assessment support
Information for Library staff about the upcoming exam and assessment support period. (20 Nov 2023) - Spirit of Manchester - get involved!
The next phase of Spirit of Manchester is approaching, where we develop and agree principles and map audiences to our current activities. (16 Nov 2023) - M365 December drop-ins
Do you have any burning questions about Microsoft 365? Would you like to have a chat about something you've been wondering about? (15 Nov 2023) - Library Kortext AI study tools pilot
Exploring the Future of Learning (13 Nov 2023) - Open Access monograph competition 2023/24
Research Services Team launches it’s Open Access monograph competition 2023/24 (06 Nov 2023) - Risky Ventures at the Rylands
Join the John Rylands Research Institute and Library for a day of free activities in collaboration with Being Human Festival (23 Oct 2023) - Founders and Funders: What Next?
Join this drop-in session taking place at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library on Friday, 27 October at 1pm - 4pm. (17 Oct 2023) - UKRI: New Open Access policy for long-form outputs
The University’s largest research funder, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is introducing a new Open Access policy for long-form outputs (monographs, chapters and edited collections) from 1 January 2024. (17 Oct 2023) - Gaster Amulets on Manchester Digital Collections
The John Rylands Research Institute and Library announces the launch of a new digital collection (10 Oct 2023) - Library Training and Support: Autumn 2023
Our training and support for the new academic year continues with a blend of workshops, online resources and drop-in support (09 Oct 2023) - Opening up Research
A collaboration promoting open research at The University of Manchester. (09 Oct 2023) - The Open Research Fellowship Programme at The University of Manchester
Introducing our Newly Appointed Fellows (02 Oct 2023) - The Office for Open Research Accelerator Fund 2023/24: winning entries
We are pleased to announce the winning entries of the Office for Open Research Accelerator Fund 2023/24. (19 Sep 2023) - Founders and Funders: Slavery and the building of a University
Students trace University's and city's legacies of transatlantic enslavement in ground-breaking exhibition. (14 Sep 2023) - Green investment paper published, thanking the Library
This publication demonstrates the continued excellence of the Library. (14 Sep 2023) - Conference Volunteering Knowledge Share
Getting involved with organising sector conferences is a fantastically rewarding experience and is a wonderful opportunity to expand your network and develop your skills by working closely with other Library professionals across the country. (12 Sep 2023) - Library 2022/23 Open Access Monograph competition: winning entries
We are pleased to announce the winning entries of the 2022/23 Open Access Monograph Competition. (05 Sep 2023) - New interactive map of Main Library
The ‘Our students’ working group is excited to announce the upcoming launch of a new interactive map of Main Library. (17 Aug 2023) - Microsoft 365 and you
Discover two more M365 resources on the M365 Digital Champions channel. (17 Aug 2023) - Get involved in Get Started
Every year at the start of Semester 1 all Library staff participate in Get Started, our initiative to welcome new students and equip them with the skills they need to use our services throughout our courses. (16 Aug 2023) - Student Team and Dave Hirst recognised in Teaching Excellence Awards 2023
The Library’s Student Team and Dave Hirst (Teaching and Learning Librarian) were recognised for their influence and impact on key strategic elements of teaching and learning. (10 Aug 2023) - Braddick Library closure
The Braddick Library, located in Schuster Building, has closed. (01 Aug 2023) - Digital inclusion: how to make your content inclusive
Find out more about digital inclusion, and how to get further advice and support (28 Jul 2023) - Microsoft 365 Planner
Get organised and plan like a pro! (27 Jul 2023) - Microsoft Teams for your meetings
The Library M365 Digital Champions have provided tips on how to effectively use Teams for your online and hybrid meetings. (21 Jul 2023) - John Rylands Next Chapter - RIBA Stage 3 report
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stage 3 report for the John Rylands Next Chapter project is now available to read. (10 Jul 2023) - Empower your file collaboration with M365!
In today's fast-paced and interconnected work environment, effective collaboration is essential to drive success. (05 Jul 2023) - Microsoft Teams Q&A: your resource for mastering Microsoft Teams
Are you ready to take your Teams collaboration and productivity to the next level? (13 Jun 2023) - British Pop Archive – one year on
One year on from the launch of the British Pop Archive (BPA), there have been several significant additions to the national collection which is dedicated to the preservation and research of popular culture. (13 Jun 2023) - Office for Open Research launches the Open Research Fellowship Programme
In a significant development, the Office for Open Research has unveiled the Open Research Fellowship Programme marking the one-year anniversary since its launch (12 Jun 2023) - Library Summer Training and Support
The Library continues training and support throughout the summer with a series of workshops, online resources and drop-in support. (12 Jun 2023) - 105 Additional Student Spaces
From Monday, 12 June work will begin to create an additional 105 study spaces in the Main Library. (05 Jun 2023) - Deep dive into OneDrive: your questions answered!
Get ready to embark on an enlightening journey into the world of OneDrive as we answer your questions, transforming the way you work with files and collaborate in the cloud. (30 May 2023) - Digital edition of Heinrich Simon Papers added to Manchester Digital Collections
This month Manchester Digital Collections (MDC) publishes a major new digital edition of the Heinrich Simon Papers as part of a Leverhulme-funded research project. (30 May 2023) - Important information about teaching resources for 2023/24
It is time to help us get your reading lists ready and choose your core eTextbook for the 2023/2024 academic year. (22 May 2023) - Help us choose our new CLE to replace Blackboard Learn
In August last year, our University began the process of selecting a new Central Learning Environment (CLE) to replace Blackboard Learn (which is due for renewal in 2025) (19 May 2023) - Boost your Microsoft 365 productivity: OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint basics
Are you new to using Microsoft's productivity tools, such as OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint? Or maybe you've been using them for a while but want to ensure you're using them to their fullest potential? (16 May 2023) - Find out more about John Rylands Next Chapter
John Rylands Next Chapter is a lead priority area in the Library's Imagine2030 vision. (15 May 2023) - Together23 Library conference: confirm your attendance and breakout sessions
Our Together23 programme has been finalised and is looking fabulous. (09 May 2023) - Lenagan Library update
The Lenagan Library remains closed until the next academic year. (02 May 2023) - Staff and students can now access BFI Player for free
Access BFI Player, the streaming platform of the British Film Institute, for free! (11 Apr 2023) - New starters in Digital Services
Welcome to Nathan Hughes and Michael Walsh, who join the Library as Student Digital Support Assistants working in the Digital Support Services team. (04 Apr 2023) - Support for Researchers
The Research Services Team is making it easier for researchers to find the information and support they require. (03 Apr 2023) - Exam and assessment support
The forthcoming University exam and assessment period runs 15 May - 7 June 2023. (03 Apr 2023) - Audit of Library blogs and social media channels
Help us maintain an effective and secure Library online presence. (31 Mar 2023) - Workers' Playtime launches at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library
The exhibition explores culture and community in 19th century industrial Lancashire. (22 Mar 2023) - Lenagan Library closure
Lenagan Library remains closed. (20 Mar 2023) - Upcoming changes to MyManchester
Technology refresh due for the MyManchester Platform (15 Mar 2023) - Open Research Accelerator Fund – now open for applications
Find out more about the fund and how to apply (13 Mar 2023) - Library becomes first supporter of the Open Book Collective
On Monday the Open Book Collective thanked the Library for becoming its first supporting member. So what is the landscape for open access (OA) books, what are Book Processing Charges (BPCs) and why should we support alternative funding models like the Open Book Collective? (09 Mar 2023) - Together23: The University of Manchester Library Annual Conference
An update on this year's conference. (06 Mar 2023) - The University has updated its Publications Policy embracing Rights Retention
The University of Manchester has updated its Publications Policy as part of its commitment to more open and reproducible research. (01 Mar 2023) - Hybrid meetings session
Join us for an in-person session looking at using AV kit for hybrid meetings on Tuesday, 28 February 2023 - anytime between 10am and 11.30am in the Ground Floor Seminar Room, Main Library. (17 Feb 2023) - Library Induction Toolkit update
Try out the toolkit and share your experiences. (16 Feb 2023) - Workshop: Shaping the future of Data Stewardship
Office for Open Research (09 Feb 2023) - Ordering research resources from the Library
Use the Library's Order a Book, Order a Chapter and Order an Article services to get what you need (06 Feb 2023) - Delivering Imagine2030 - Library Annual Report 2022
The University of Manchester Library Annual Report 2021-22 is now live (31 Jan 2023) - Open Access Monograph Competition
Unfunded monograph authors have just under one month left to enter the Library’s competition to win Open Access funding. (31 Jan 2023) - Welcome Back! Library support for new and returning students
We have a range of support to welcome back new and returning students at the start of Semester 2. (23 Jan 2023) - Library Training and Support for Semester 2
Library training and support continues during Semester 2 with a new programme of workshops and drop-in sessions. (23 Jan 2023) - The University of Manchester secures funding to 'Enhance our Research Culture'
The University has been awarded over £3 million by Research England over the next three years to develop and initiate activities to ‘Enhance our Research Culture’ in response to the government’s R&D People and Culture Strategy: (12 Jan 2023) - Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme
In December 2021 the University joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme, a globally recognised scheme that makes invisible disabilities visible. (11 Jan 2023) - Staff laptop lockers
The staff laptop lockers in the Main Library are now available again for Library staff to borrow a laptop. (04 Jan 2023) - Research & Digital Horizons visit to Lancaster University Library
In September 2022, members of the Research and Digital Horizons Directorate Management Team, visited Lancaster University Library, for a day full of sharing best practice, innovation, and thought-provoking discussions around the current landscape in Higher Education. (15 Dec 2022) - Academic Libraries North event – an opportunity to present your work
Academic Libraries North are running a free face-to-face event for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Library colleagues to celebrate the work that they are doing. (14 Dec 2022) - Library Customer Services’ Instagram Takeover
Library Customer Services have collaborated with the central social media team to host an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session via the @OfficialUoM Instagram account. (13 Dec 2022) - Opening hours at the Library and Rylands over the Christmas vacation
Vacation opening hours 2022 / 2023 (30 Nov 2022) - TLS recruiting students for Digital Society: Your Place in a Networked World
The Library's online UCIL course unit runs in Semester 2 (29 Nov 2022)