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Collections

AUC Library boasts the largest English language academic collection in Egypt. The collection consists of both physical and digital scholarly works, with an increasing emphasis for the electronic format.

AUC Libraries Collections

The Library actively purchases monographs and various forms of media; and subscribes to eBooks, periodicals and databases. Content is acquired for all areas of teaching and research, though with a particular focus on the political, economic, historical, scientific and engineering issues pertinent to Egypt and the Middle East region. The collection is primarily in English and Arabic, while other European languages are acquired selectively.

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Main Library Collections

The Main Library Collections support study, teaching, and research at AUC. They include current scholarly materials, such as books and journals, but also some primary sources such as newspapers.

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Rare Books and Special Collections Library (RBSCL) Collections

The RBSCL’s collections and curatorial areas include the following: Rare books; Photographs: Regional Architecture Collections; Islamic art and architecture; Egyptology; Coptic Studies; Egyptian Society and Arts; Archives; Manuscripts; Maps; Historical Magazines and Periodicals; Oral Histories and Audiovisual Collections; AUC University Archives; AUC Records Management.