The RBSCL documents ancient, medieval, and modern Egypt and the wider region, with strengths in Egyptology, Islamic art and architecture, photography, and Egyptian and regional architecture of the 20th century. The library features extensive rare and contemporary book and periodical holdings, and archival and manuscript collections reflecting Egyptian social, political, cultural, and intellectual life. RBSCL also houses the university's archives, which highlight more than one hundred years of AUC history.
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.
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Visiting and Doing Research
The Rare Books and Special Collections Library warmly welcomes visitors and researchers. Our team looks forward to showcasing our heritage treasures, and supporting research by students, faculty, scholars, and others at AUC, in Egypt, and beyond.
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