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In the library’s first 2 years, 3000 reader tickets were issued. Originally readers sat in the reading room. Today reader appointments take place in the modern Research Room or online. Find out how to become a reader here: library.manchester.ac.uk/rylands/specia…

Have you had a chance to look at our new Digital Dante Library yet? The result of the 'Envisioning Dante' project, the first part of this new collection was recently launched and contains a wealth of early printed material. See the collection on MDC here: digitalcollections.manchester.ac.uk/collections/da…

The Secret Public exhibition is based on Professor Jon Savage’s book of the same name. Now in out paperback @faberbooks , hear more from Jon in conversation with author and broadcaster Emma Warren. Thursday 19 June, 6.30pm Book your free place here: ow.ly/l0NZ50W71pi

Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not visit the University of Manchester campus on Oxford Road for the Universally Manchester festival? Featuring historic campus tours by Grant, the library's curator for University Heritage. universallymanchester.com/event/historic…

In our latest blog post, Dr Sarah Parkhouse and Prof Peter Oakes write about their investigations into the Coptic manuscript collection held at the John Rylands and their aim to connect them with the local and wider UK Coptic Orthodox community. Blog: ow.ly/cYU450W8FLc

Did you know we hold Chinese books and manuscripts from the 16th to 20th century? This portrait of Emperor Daoguang in iconic dragon robe is from a silk-covered book of watercolours produced for export, and dates to the Qing dynasty in the 19th century. digitalcollections.manchester.ac.uk/view/VS-CHDR-0…

#OTD 210 years ago in 1815, the Duke of Wellington defeated Emperor Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo. This cartoon from our collection depicts the Duke duelling on Battersea Fields in 1829, the last duel fought by a sitting Prime Minister.

Our Early Photography collection shows real fashions of the Victorian era. This book of early photographs dates all the way back to 1857. It features a view of Sydney and portraits of individuals - Charles Bolton, bottom right, and two unnamed women. digitalcollections.manchester.ac.uk/view/AR-JA-000…

In our latest blog, MA student Alex Tunstall shares her reflections on cataloguing the 'Echoes of Service' correspondence files, including letters by Arthur Gook, a missionary for the Christian Brethren based in Akureyri, Iceland. Read the blog here: ow.ly/vN8n50WcHRX

Pioneer of modern computing Alan Turing was born #OnThisDay in 1912. In Manchester he worked on the MARK I, one of the earliest stored-program computers. See Turing’s programming notes on display in the Collections Gallery. Visit Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Free entry.

The Secret Public exhibition explores the influence of LGBTQ performers, artists and activists on mainstream pop culture. Drop into free tours with co-curator Mat Bancroft to discover more. Thursday 3 July 3-3.30pm Thursday 7 August, 3-3.30pm Thursday 4 September, 3-3.30pm

Lovely response to The Secret Public exhibition. Take a read 👇

The Frankland Family Archive is one of our most important science-related collections, and its catalogue is now available for the first time! In our latest blog, curator James Peters introduces the archive and talks about its main cast of characters: ow.ly/75zm50WhuqP

#OTD in 1928 the Equal Franchise Act was passed finally giving women the same voting rights as men. This mechanical card (c1912) shows a Suffragette and policeman with facial expressions that change as the wheel is turned. The Suffragettes campaigned for votes for women.

In our latest blog, Prof. DeBernardi explores early 20th-century postcards from our Christian Brethren Archive and provides a window into how faith and visual media came together to share stories and connect local communities to global missions. Blog: ow.ly/sbKG50WkTcj