Locations and opening hours. Find out more about University of Manchester Library buildings and study spaces.
- Main Library
The Main Library is one of the University's major computer...
- Alan Gilbert Learning Commons
Rooms are bookable between 9am and 9pm from Monday to...
- Stopford Library
The Stopford Library provides access to 12 quick-use PCs and...
- Eddie Davies Library
From 10 June over the summer holiday, the Eddie Davies...
- Main Library
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Jul 21, 2022 · The University of Manchester Library has various different locations or sites. Each operates slightly different opening hours. You can find the information you require on the library website under locations and opening hours. ***Please note: Library opening hours and access restrictions can be different for each semester.***
- Available Study Spaces
- Closed Library Sites
- Book Returns and Renewals
- Click and Collect
- Special Collections
- The John Rylands Research Institute and Library
From Saturday, 12 June to Sunday, 12 September 2021, you will be able to access study spaces at the following Library sites: 1. Alan Gilbert Learning Commons (9am to 8pm, Monday to Friday; 9am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday) 2. Main Library (9am to 8pm, Monday to Friday; 9am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday) 3. Eddie Davies Library (open to AMBS students on...
The following Library sites and study spaces will be closed from Saturday, 12 June until Sunday, 12 September 2021: 1. Art and Archaeology Library 2. Braddick Library 3. Joule Library 4. Kantorowich Library 5. Lenagan Library 6. Stopford Library
If you are graduating, please return your books to the Library before leaving Manchester if you can. Books can be returned at the book return bin in the Main Library entrance. If you will not be able to return your books, contact the Library team via Library Chat. If you are returning next year, your books will be automatically renewed until June 2...
You can use the Click and Collect service to access physical resources from all closed Library sites. Find out more: 1. Click and collect service Please note that Click and Collect orders will not be available from Kantorowich Library from Monday, 14 June to Friday, 9 July 2021 due to maintenance work.
Researchers can book appointments to access Special Collections in person and digitally. Find out more: 1. Special Collections - Service availability
If you are staying in Manchester over the summer and would like to visit the Rylands, you can book a timed ticketed slot to explore the building and visit our new exhibition, Manchester’s Guardian. 1. Visit the Rylands website for the latest updates
Library Site opening hours, 2022/23 The Library Sites opening hours for the next academic year. (01 Sep 2022) Library website structural updates – now live The University of Manchester Library website has been restructured over the summer to provide a more intuitive and engaging experience for our users. (19 Aug 2022)
Today's Hours. Library Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Reference Help: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Writing Centre (6-202): Closed. Makerspace (6-203): 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.