Aga Khan Library

The Aga Khan Library supports teaching, learning, and research at The Institute of Ismaili Studies and The Aga Khan University’s Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations. With over 55,000 volumes, the Aga Khan Library houses one of the largest collections in Europe dedicated to the study of Ismaili communities and offers a wide range of print and digital resources on key topics in Islamic studies, including history, politics, traditions, and beliefs.

Aga Khan Library Catalogue

Our online catalogue offers access to all electronic resources, along with detailed descriptions of the Library’s print and historical collections – including information on where to find them on the shelves.

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AKL Digital Collections

The Aga Khan Library Digital Collections represent a major milestone in our digital services, providing scholars with complete access to rare and historical materials from our collections.

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Arkoun Archive

The Arkoun Archive is an extensive collection of Mohammed Arkoun’s personal papers, documenting his early life, education, academic career, and engagement with global institutions.

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