Founded in 1947. Open to the public June 28, 1957. Return to top of page . The Library holds approximately 4,000 titles, from the end of the 18th century to the present, with materials on Islam in 34 languages.
Most works are in Arabic, with English-language materials second in number.
Strengths of this collection are Islam, with special emphasis on its history, art, and relationship to other religions. A computer catalog covers this collection. Most journals are in Arabic. There is an especially strong collection of newsletters. About 190 films and videotapes, from 1980 to the present, covering Islam and its relationship to other religions as well as Islamic stories, rituals, and practices.