================= HES POSTING ================= [NOTE: This archive holds the Jevons' Family Papers, the Manchester Guardian papers, a large collection of English pamphlets, various materials from the history of English socialism, and much more. -- RBE] UNLOCKING THE RYLANDS The Special Collections of the John Rylands University Library of Manchester are an internationally-renowned scholarly resource. They span millennia, originate from many cultures, and are written, drawn and printed on materials which range from papyrus to plastic. For the first time in the Library's history a comprehensive account of its rare books, manuscripts and archives has been compiled. The Guide to Special Collections, is now accessible to readers throughout the world via the Web at: http://rylibweb.man.ac.uk/data2/spcoll It will also be published in hard-copy format from the end of February 1999. In addition, from 25 February 1999, the catalogues of the Library's pre-eminent book collections will be available in electronic form allowing Web access to our readers wherever they are based. Visit the catalogues at: http://rylibweb.man.ac.uk/catalogue/ For more information about the Library and its collections contact: John Rylands University Library of Manchester, 150 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3EH, United Kingdom. Telephone number: international +44 0161 834 5343 Fax number: international +44 0161 834 5574 William Hale, Assistant Librarian (Retroconversion), John Rylands University Library of Manchester. ============ FOOTER TO HES POSTING ============ For information, send the message "info HES" to [log in to unmask]