Professor Mohammed Arkoun (1928 – 2010) was one of the most influential and innovative scholars in Islamic Studies. As a professor of the History of Islamic Thought, he promoted a critical study of Islamic history and contemporary interpretations of theological and classical academic texts in the field. His scholarly pursuits made him a controversial figure… Continue reading Aga Khan Library launches Arkoun Archive
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Library Assistant
We offer a part-time (3 days per week) permanent contract for a library assistant with previous experience working in academic libraries. SALARY – Salary c. £13,500 JOB PURPOSE The Library Assistant will be responsible for helping users with the resolution of first-line enquiries about accessing our collections. They will also perform other key frontline activities such… Continue reading Library Assistant
Assistant Librarian – Cataloguing
We offer a part-time (3 days per week) permanent contract for a cataloguer with experience working with modern materials from the Middle East and South Asia. SALARY – Salary c. £15,500 JOB PURPOSE This job will support the collection development at the Aga Khan Library. As a Library with a complex history, and a continuously growing… Continue reading Assistant Librarian – Cataloguing
Assistant Librarian – Digital Resources
We offer a full-time permanent contract as an assistant librarian, with focus on digital resources, for a tech-savvy professional who enjoys working in the digital world as well as in face-to-face interaction with library users. SALARY – Salary c. £30,000 JOB PURPOSE The Assistant Librarian – Digital resources performs various support functions related to the electronic… Continue reading Assistant Librarian – Digital Resources
International Women’s Day – 2022
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we have prepared a small display to highlight the contribution of female authors and the range of our collections on women, feminism, and gender studies in Islam and Muslim contexts. We want to use this Day to also highlight the excellent publications by some of our colleagues at The Institute… Continue reading International Women’s Day – 2022
Welcoming the Aga Khan Centre Gallery.
In one of our most exciting developments, the Aga Khan Library is delighted to welcome the Aga Khan Centre Gallery’s team and programming. Esen Kaya, the Aga Khan Centre Gallery curator, explains the move like this: The Library and the Gallery serve as learning, engagement, and knowledge exchange centres. From the beginning, we have shared… Continue reading Welcoming the Aga Khan Centre Gallery.