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⚡️BOOST your study skills by attending our upcoming Library Workshops! Our Library Team are providing handy workshops to help you with referencing and finding information. Live workshops will be taking place online over the next few weeks: 📚Finding information using generative AI 19/10/26 at 14:00-15:00 📝Cite Them Right Harvard referencing 20/10/26 at 10:00-11:00 22/10/26 at 14:00-15:00 📁Using EndNote to manage your references 22/10/26 at 10:00-11:30 17/11/26 at 13:00-14:30 Follow the link in our bio to find out more about our InfoSkills workshops!

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📚✨ Looking for something different between lectures? There’s still time to explore Elemental at Manchester Poetry Library, an inspiring exhibition by Jean Sprackland which takes her most forthcoming poetry collection, Goyle, Chert, Mire, as its point of departure. But be quick, it closes 31 October! Got poetry ideas swirling around in your head? 💭 The Poetry Library’s drop-in sessions are also back, with the next one on 21 October. Whether you're working on a creative project, writing poetry, or just curious, book an appointment and chat with the team. #ManchesterPoetryLibrary #StudentLife #CreativeWriting #PoetryCommunity

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🧘‍♀️ Today we hit pause for World Mental Health Day 💚 A huge thank you to everyone who came along to today's Zone Out event and took some time out from studying. Whether you painted a mug 🎨, created a badge ✨, or tried your luck at the tombola 🎟️, we hope you enjoyed a well-deserved break. Looking for further resources to support your wellbeing? The Library has an online Wellbeing Wakelet which contains a collection of resources recommended by the Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing team at Manchester Met. This includes, books, videos, websites and more. Check it out via the link in our bio. 🩷

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📚 Need to find academic sources for your next assignment? Not sure where to start? We've broken it down into 5 simple steps to help you find reliable academic sources and journals through the Library. Need a little extra help? Check out our YouTube for more guidance or get in touch with the Library team for support. Save this post for when you're working on your next assignment!📑

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🧠To mark #worldmentalhealthday on October 10, we're sharing our Library Wellbeing Wakelet. You'll find a collection of resources, tips and support to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing. Whether you're looking for a moment of calm, ways to manage stress or support when you need it, take a look at what's available. 🔗 Explore the Library Wellbeing Wakelet via the link in our bio.

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POV: you’re looking for your new favourite study spot 👀 From places to settle in and focus to useful facilities, take this quick tour with our lovely Library colleague and see what the Library has to offer. 📚

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This Black History Month, explore this year’s theme, Honouring Our Communities, with resources available through the Library. Discover Black history, culture and lived experiences through fashion, film, music, social movements and more. 📚Take a look at databases such as: • Fashion and Race database - race and its impact on fashion and everyday life • Kanopy - global documentaries and educational film • The Black Freedom Struggle in the United States – explore Black history in America • Popular Culture in Britain and America, 1950-1975 - discover music, fashion, cinema and social movements through primary sources ✨ Plus, we have a range of books, films and documentaries available for you to explore. 🔗 Learn more via the link in our bio.

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