What’s new at the Library: Everything you need to know this Summer
02 Jun 2025
From staff training and textbook donations to major building refurbishments and exciting new archive additions – here’s your essential update on what’s happening in and around the Library this summer.
To keep up-to-date with the latest from the Library, see our news page.
Teaching and Learning
Library Training and Support Summer 2025
The Library continues to support our students and researchers throughout the summer with a wide range of workshops, online resources, and drop-in sessions.
For details of all our training and support please visit the Library website: Library Training and Support
Please be aware that the Library opening hours may vary over the summer, and some sites may be closed. For the most up-to-date information, please check: Library locations and opening hours.
Textbook Rescue: Donate old textbooks to the Library!
The Library is welcoming donations of old or unwanted textbooks through our Textbook Rescue programme. Bring any books to the Customer Service desk at Main Library.
Last year we rescued over 500 books! Help us rescue more books this year.
Research
The University of Manchester’s Open Research Conference 2025
The University of Manchester's Open Research Conference 2025 will take place on Monday, 9 and Tuesday, 10 June at Alliance Manchester Business School. We’re pleased to announce our keynote speakers and full programme, covering the latest developments in Open Research at the University and across the sector. Find out more and register: Conference sign up page
Our Collections
Reminder: Updating Reading Lists Online: Advance Preview Sessions for Teaching Staff
On Tuesday, 1 July Reading Lists Online will introduce a new user interface, bringing an improved experience for staff and students. Read more and sign up for an advance preview.
Sir Harold Evans Papers: A significant donation to the John Rylands Library
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 offers an unprecedented glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential figures in investigative journalism. Find out more.
The Manchester Digital Dante Library
The University of Manchester Library is pleased to announce that the first part of the Digital Dante Library, one of the culminating outputs of the ‘Envisioning Dante’ project, is now available, with second and third parts being added over the course of 2025. Find out more about this remarkable collection.
Our Spaces
Closure of Alan Gilbert Learning Commons and Main Library over the summer.
Estates and Facilities are leading on two key refurbishments in the Alan Gilbert Learning Commons (AGLC) and Main Library. These works require each building to be closed for some time. Please refer to our news page for more information.
Reminder: Muriel Stott Building Summer Closure
Muriel Stott in Main Library will be closed from Friday, 30 May until the beginning of academic year (2025/26). Building works will be taking place for the redevelopment of the space over the Summer period