Arabic Studies/Islamic Studies
The main collection of literature on Arabic and Islamic Studies is located in the Cultural Studies Divisional Library. This page provides further information on additional relevant locations and subject-specific materials.
Catalogues
The Göttingen University Catalogue (GUK) lists local holdings, including e-media and databases licensed for the campus, as well as a wide range of freely accessible or open access resources.
In GöDiscovery, you can find books, journals, databases and a wide range of journal articles – from the holdings of Göttingen State and University Library (SUB Göttingen) and the departmental libraries, as well as from external sources. By default, the search is limited to local holdings; the search scope can be expanded via the settings.
Books
Printed books
Literature pertaining to the field of Arabic and Islamic Studies is primarily located in the open-shelf collection of the Cultural Studies Divisional Library (BBK. It is located in Wing A in the "Non-European Cultural Studies" area on the 3rd and 2nd floors.
- Please also take note of works related to 'Medieval and Modern History' that can be found on the 1st floor of Wing A.
- Islamic studies literature is also available as a reference collection in the library of the United Theological Seminaries.
- Books published up to 1900 are located in the Historical Building.
- Books stored in the closed stacks can be ordered via the Göttingen University Catalogue (GUK) or GöDiscovery.
- The Seminar for Arabic and Islamic Studies I houses further specialist literature that was acquired in connection with the development of the Göttingen Database on Classical Islamic Pedagogy (GöDIP) and which can be consulted upon request to the Institute.
E-Books
Within the campus network, e-books can be searched for and accessed directly via the Göttingen University Catalogue (GUK) or GöDiscovery. In addition, e-books are available through subject-specific databases and interdisciplinary databases, such as the National License Collections of Monographs. University members can also access titles licensed for the campus from outside the campus network via eduVPN or Shibboleth.
Book not available?
If a book you are looking for is not available in Göttingen, you can request it via interlibrary loan or submit a purchase suggestion. Students who require a textbook for a course assignment also have the option to use the book acquisition programme for Göttingen University students.
Journals
Printed and electronic editions of subject-relevant journals can be found in the Göttingen University Catalogue (GUK) and in GöDiscovery. The Electronic Journals Library (EZB) provides a subject-based overview and uses a traffic light system to indicate availability and access levels. Titles licensed for the campus can also be accessed off-campus via eduVPN or Shibboleth.
Relevant print journals are freely accessible in the Cultural Studies Divisional Library (BBK) on the 3rd floor of Wing A. Additional titles and older volumes can be requested from the stacks.
Databases
Databases licensed for the campus are listed in the Göttingen University Catalogue (GUK) and in GöDiscovery. You can also access these databases through the Database Information System (DBIS), which offers an extended selection, including freely accessible resources. The databases are organised by subject area, with particularly recommended 'top databases' listed at the top of each subject page. Access to the databases is indicated by a traffic light system. University members can also access the available databases off-campus via eduVPN or Shibboleth.
Selection of Key Databases
As there is no dedicated section for Arabic and Islamic Studies on the subject pages in DBIS, it is recommended to make use of the available search and filter functions. Below, you will find a selection of relevant databases listed in DBIS:
Al Manhal MENA E-Book Collections
Encyclopaedia of Islam, Second Edition
Encyclopaedia of Islam - THREE
Qalamos : Connecting Manuscript Traditions
Please note MENAlib, the information and service portal of the Specialised Information Service (FID) Middle East, North Africa and Islamic Studies, which provides access to information resources from and about the MENA region via MENAsearch.
Subject-specific advice and tutorials
For specific enquiries regarding our collections, literature research, training requests, subject-specific guided tours, or acquisition requests, please contact the relevant subject librarian.
In addition, please note other courses and learning opportunities as well as the SUB's online tutorials.
Contact
Heinrich-Düker-Weg 14
37073 Göttingen