Have you visited these secret study spaces?
Published on 18 May 16
We understand that finding the perfect space to study can be difficult, especially with the Main Library and Alan Gilbert Learning Commons becoming so busy with exam prep.
To help, we’re letting you in on our (not so) secret study spaces across the city, so whatever your study needs we have you covered for when you need it most.
Manchester Museum
If you venture up to the top floor of the museum you will find the The Study - Manchester’s new thinking space .The Study itself is made up of three parts: a gallery, a research space and an expanded collections study centre. In this area you can book out objects from the collection to study, but you can also simply work there.
Good if: you want some inspiration whilst studying.
John Rylands Library
On Deansgate, the John Rylands library is a grand historic place to study and a must-see during your time studying at Manchester. You can either visit and study quietly in the peaceful historic reading room or visit the Elsevier reading room where you can also study documents from their collection - all you need is your University ID.
Good if: you want a quiet space to study or access to their collections in a beautiful, historic setting.
The Central Library
Located at the top of Oxford Road in St Peter’s Square in the heart of the city, the Central Library has re-opened after a £50m revamp. Not only does the Central Library have loads of places to study, including the grand reading room, but it is also home to the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre. The centre holds documents, books and digital resources on race, ethnicity and migration which can help if you are studying anything related.
Good if: you want a city centre location with modern facilities.
Didsbury Library
Just a short journey from South along Oxford Road, Didsbury library is a nice getaway from the commotion of campus study spaces. The library offers a quiet escape to study with free internet access, a computer cluster and a nice collection of books to while away the hours off-campus.
Good if: you want a quiet space away from campus.
Take the library with you
From Starbucks to Heaton Park to your bedroom, you can make any space you find into your very own library with the Library’s extensive collection of online books, journals and articles!
Avoid the stress of finding a study space and get a hold of your resources wherever you are – all you need is an internet connection and your log in details and you can access thousands of articles and e-journals instantly and cost-free.