Janette Watson
@janetteuomlib.bsky.social
Engagement Manager, The University of Manchester Library.
Loves all things libraries, especially mine, a good cuppa o'tea and running a very long way.
Loves all things libraries, especially mine, a good cuppa o'tea and running a very long way.
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Research Data Conversations returns on Thursday 4 December with Dr Samantha Pearman-Kanza. Join us online 2–3pm for insights on data stewardship, digital research practice and the future of the CaSDaR initiative.
Book your place now! https://ow.ly/a1xJ50XwR8p
Book your place now! https://ow.ly/a1xJ50XwR8p
November 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Research Data Conversations returns on Thursday 4 December with Dr Samantha Pearman-Kanza. Join us online 2–3pm for insights on data stewardship, digital research practice and the future of the CaSDaR initiative.
Book your place now! https://ow.ly/a1xJ50XwR8p
Book your place now! https://ow.ly/a1xJ50XwR8p
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New exhibition ‘Cottonopolis: The origins of global Manchester’ is now open. Explore how 18th century Manchester was transformed into a manufacturing powerhouse and the centre of Britain’s booming cotton industry.
📅Visit Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Free entry.
📅Visit Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Free entry.
November 26, 2025 at 9:10 AM
New exhibition ‘Cottonopolis: The origins of global Manchester’ is now open. Explore how 18th century Manchester was transformed into a manufacturing powerhouse and the centre of Britain’s booming cotton industry.
📅Visit Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Free entry.
📅Visit Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Free entry.
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We're here to support you throughout the exam and assessment period. We are offering workshops, online resources and drop-in support to help you succeed. 💻https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/exam-assessment-support/
November 17, 2025 at 11:05 AM
We're here to support you throughout the exam and assessment period. We are offering workshops, online resources and drop-in support to help you succeed. 💻https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/exam-assessment-support/
We've added some fab collections from British Online Archives ❤️
Enjoy enhanced access to a wide range of primary source materials on the British Online Archives platform. We’ve added 21 new collections to our holdings on the British Online Archives platform. Full details: https://subjects.library.manchester.ac.uk/history/databases/
November 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
We've added some fab collections from British Online Archives ❤️
If you are teaching in Semester 2 let us know your taught course reccomendations. Our Reading Lists Online is quick, easy and lots of support and guidance available.👇
Teaching in Semester 2?
Update your taught course recommendations in Reading Lists Online as soon as possible. Remember always click ‘Submit changes to the Library'
https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/services/teaching-services/reading-lists/preparing-course-materials
Update your taught course recommendations in Reading Lists Online as soon as possible. Remember always click ‘Submit changes to the Library'
https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/services/teaching-services/reading-lists/preparing-course-materials
November 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
If you are teaching in Semester 2 let us know your taught course reccomendations. Our Reading Lists Online is quick, easy and lots of support and guidance available.👇
Smashing exhibition! If you've not had a chance to see this go now! Last few days to see!
Last few days to visit The Secret Public. The exhibition explores the influence of LGBTQ performers, artists and activists on mainstream pop culture. 🏳️🌈
Free entry. Visit Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Open until Saturday 15 November 2025.
📓Gay Power, 1970 with cover photo by Diana Davies
Free entry. Visit Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Open until Saturday 15 November 2025.
📓Gay Power, 1970 with cover photo by Diana Davies
November 10, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Smashing exhibition! If you've not had a chance to see this go now! Last few days to see!
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We’re making some changes in the Collections Gallery. Over the next few weeks, you’ll see new books, manuscripts and archives on display.
The gallery will be open as usual Wednesday-Saturday.
🗺️First to install today is this colourful Japanese map showing the city of Edo from 1860.
The gallery will be open as usual Wednesday-Saturday.
🗺️First to install today is this colourful Japanese map showing the city of Edo from 1860.
November 3, 2025 at 10:40 AM
We’re making some changes in the Collections Gallery. Over the next few weeks, you’ll see new books, manuscripts and archives on display.
The gallery will be open as usual Wednesday-Saturday.
🗺️First to install today is this colourful Japanese map showing the city of Edo from 1860.
The gallery will be open as usual Wednesday-Saturday.
🗺️First to install today is this colourful Japanese map showing the city of Edo from 1860.
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“Courage, vision, planning & fearless work”: the Congress Lives On.
📅 Mon 3 Nov | Manchester Central Library
With Gary Younge, Young Identity & Shirley May.
Reflection, resistance & creativity to honour Black histories & the 1945 Pan-African Congress. ✊🏾
📅 Mon 3 Nov | Manchester Central Library
With Gary Younge, Young Identity & Shirley May.
Reflection, resistance & creativity to honour Black histories & the 1945 Pan-African Congress. ✊🏾
October 21, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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Upcoming events at The Rylands…
You Ought to Know- Reclaiming Black British Music His and Herstories
Thursday 6 November 20205, 6-7.30pm
Free, book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/you-ought-...
You Ought to Know- Reclaiming Black British Music His and Herstories
Thursday 6 November 20205, 6-7.30pm
Free, book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/you-ought-...
You Ought To Know – Reclaiming Black British Music His and Herstories
This event is part of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences 2025.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Upcoming events at The Rylands…
You Ought to Know- Reclaiming Black British Music His and Herstories
Thursday 6 November 20205, 6-7.30pm
Free, book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/you-ought-...
You Ought to Know- Reclaiming Black British Music His and Herstories
Thursday 6 November 20205, 6-7.30pm
Free, book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/you-ought-...
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Managing and Sharing Research Data from Human Participants is a My Research Essentials workshop for researchers who work with personal data as part of their research - sign up for this interactive blended learning course now www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/my-...
October 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Managing and Sharing Research Data from Human Participants is a My Research Essentials workshop for researchers who work with personal data as part of their research - sign up for this interactive blended learning course now www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/my-...
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We have recently added more digital archives to our collections to include a number of new collections exploring global challenges, humanitarian issues, cultural history, and scientific discovery. 🌍 💻 ow.ly/XVuU50X4oyW
October 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
We have recently added more digital archives to our collections to include a number of new collections exploring global challenges, humanitarian issues, cultural history, and scientific discovery. 🌍 💻 ow.ly/XVuU50X4oyW
Following the fun of Welcome see how @uomlibrary.bsky.social can support you during your studies this semester.
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Library Teaching and Learning Support: Autumn 2025
Training and supportThe Library is here to support you during your studies and research. Our year-round training and support provides a flexible blend of workshops, online guides and drop-in support t...
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October 7, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Following the fun of Welcome see how @uomlibrary.bsky.social can support you during your studies this semester.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/l...
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/l...
Keep up to date with Higher Education developments with @uomlibrary.bsky.social subscriptions: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/a...
Keep up to date with UK and Global Higher Education developments
University of Manchester staff and students can enjoy online access to the Times Higher Education (THE) magazine and Wonkhe via our institutional subscriptions. Access news, insights and analysis for ...
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September 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Keep up to date with Higher Education developments with @uomlibrary.bsky.social subscriptions: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/a...
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Thursday 9 October, 5.30pm celebrate the 50th anniversary of LGBT Foundation
🎶🎧📚We’re creating a playlist so bring your vinyl and CDs for our DJ to spin. See collections from the Rylands and the Foundation.
Book free tickets here: https://ow.ly/qz6650X3Gfm
🎶🎧📚We’re creating a playlist so bring your vinyl and CDs for our DJ to spin. See collections from the Rylands and the Foundation.
Book free tickets here: https://ow.ly/qz6650X3Gfm
Community Playlist Live!
Celebrate LGBT Foundation's 50th anniversary, and John Rylands' exhibition of LGBTQ+ pop, by helping us build the ultimate LGBTQ+ playlist!
ow.ly
September 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Thursday 9 October, 5.30pm celebrate the 50th anniversary of LGBT Foundation
🎶🎧📚We’re creating a playlist so bring your vinyl and CDs for our DJ to spin. See collections from the Rylands and the Foundation.
Book free tickets here: https://ow.ly/qz6650X3Gfm
🎶🎧📚We’re creating a playlist so bring your vinyl and CDs for our DJ to spin. See collections from the Rylands and the Foundation.
Book free tickets here: https://ow.ly/qz6650X3Gfm
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Sci-fi and Satire! : In this week's blog post, Early Career Fellow at the John Rylands (2024-2025) @roseannakettle.bsky.social
writes about William Gifford's fascinating satirical work on the topic of gaslight technology in Georgian London.
Blog: ow.ly/Ln1850X2H0X
writes about William Gifford's fascinating satirical work on the topic of gaslight technology in Georgian London.
Blog: ow.ly/Ln1850X2H0X
September 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Sci-fi and Satire! : In this week's blog post, Early Career Fellow at the John Rylands (2024-2025) @roseannakettle.bsky.social
writes about William Gifford's fascinating satirical work on the topic of gaslight technology in Georgian London.
Blog: ow.ly/Ln1850X2H0X
writes about William Gifford's fascinating satirical work on the topic of gaslight technology in Georgian London.
Blog: ow.ly/Ln1850X2H0X
Come say hi 👋 at our @uomlibrary.bsky.social Get Started stand this week! Staff are on hand to help guide you in our services and support. See our Get Started Guide www.manchester.ac.uk/library
September 29, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Come say hi 👋 at our @uomlibrary.bsky.social Get Started stand this week! Staff are on hand to help guide you in our services and support. See our Get Started Guide www.manchester.ac.uk/library
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Great to see our founder Enriqueta Rylands getting a bit of attention... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The unknown Manchester lady who funded a Hogswart-style library
How Cuban-born Enriqueta Rylands spent more than £100m to set up the John Rylands Library.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Great to see our founder Enriqueta Rylands getting a bit of attention... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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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
Find out more about these changes: ow.ly/vCLa50WQYlp
September 16, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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
Find out more about these changes: ow.ly/vCLa50WQYlp
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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/...
www.openresearch.manchester.ac.uk/communities/...
September 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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/...
www.openresearch.manchester.ac.uk/communities/...
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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
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
June 11, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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
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
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The Bulletin of the John Rylands Library was founded in 1903. Today it's published by Manchester University Press.
From the Spring 2025 issue (published in July), it will be Open Access and available for free to read.
Find the Bulletin of the John Rylands Library on manchesterhive.com.
From the Spring 2025 issue (published in July), it will be Open Access and available for free to read.
Find the Bulletin of the John Rylands Library on manchesterhive.com.
June 4, 2025 at 8:12 AM
The Bulletin of the John Rylands Library was founded in 1903. Today it's published by Manchester University Press.
From the Spring 2025 issue (published in July), it will be Open Access and available for free to read.
Find the Bulletin of the John Rylands Library on manchesterhive.com.
From the Spring 2025 issue (published in July), it will be Open Access and available for free to read.
Find the Bulletin of the John Rylands Library on manchesterhive.com.
We're improving our @uomlibrary.bsky.social spaces over summer! Please note forthcoming refurbishments and check opening hours in advance!
June 4, 2025 at 8:08 PM
We're improving our @uomlibrary.bsky.social spaces over summer! Please note forthcoming refurbishments and check opening hours in advance!
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Stop by on Saturday 7 June, 11am-4pm to help us celebrate our 125th birthday. 🎉
Explore the new galleries, see a printing press demonstration or visit the Research Room to discover how readers use the library today.
Explore the new galleries, see a printing press demonstration or visit the Research Room to discover how readers use the library today.
May 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Stop by on Saturday 7 June, 11am-4pm to help us celebrate our 125th birthday. 🎉
Explore the new galleries, see a printing press demonstration or visit the Research Room to discover how readers use the library today.
Explore the new galleries, see a printing press demonstration or visit the Research Room to discover how readers use the library today.
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Free events exploring new exhibition The Secret Public:
📅In Conversation: Jon Savage and Richard Dyer, Wednesday 28 May 12.30pm.
Part of @uniofmanchester.bsky.social Sexuality Summer School public events programme.
📅Curator tour with exhibition co-curator Mat Bancroft, Thursday 5 June 3pm.
📅In Conversation: Jon Savage and Richard Dyer, Wednesday 28 May 12.30pm.
Part of @uniofmanchester.bsky.social Sexuality Summer School public events programme.
📅Curator tour with exhibition co-curator Mat Bancroft, Thursday 5 June 3pm.
May 20, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Free events exploring new exhibition The Secret Public:
📅In Conversation: Jon Savage and Richard Dyer, Wednesday 28 May 12.30pm.
Part of @uniofmanchester.bsky.social Sexuality Summer School public events programme.
📅Curator tour with exhibition co-curator Mat Bancroft, Thursday 5 June 3pm.
📅In Conversation: Jon Savage and Richard Dyer, Wednesday 28 May 12.30pm.
Part of @uniofmanchester.bsky.social Sexuality Summer School public events programme.
📅Curator tour with exhibition co-curator Mat Bancroft, Thursday 5 June 3pm.
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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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May 20, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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...