Our Library’s year of innovation, partnership and global leadership

17 Feb 2026

Annual Report showcases exceptional achievement, strategic progress and a deepening of commitment to our University’s Manchester 2035 ambitions.

The University of Manchester Library has published its fifth Imagine2030 Annual Report, highlighting a landmark year defined by exceptional achievement, strategic progress and a deepening of our commitment with the University’s Manchester 2035 ambitions.

As the third largest academic library system in the UK, the Library has continued to play a crucial role at the heart of University life: supporting students, enhancing research excellence and driving forward digital innovation and open knowledge.  

Professor Christopher Pressler, University Librarian and Director of The John Rylands Library, says: “The University of Manchester Library continues to evolve as creative, inclusive, and forward-thinking, and one that is essential to the University's ambitions. As we look ahead, the successes chronicled in this year's Annual Report provide both affirmation and momentum for the work still to come.” 

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The full report is now available to read online.

You can also visit: The University of Manchester Library website.