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University library gets new section on rare books

The Zayed Central Library of the UAE University has set up a new section for special collections, such as rare books, course material and curriculum guides.

  • By Aftab Kazmi, Bureau Chief
  • Published: 00:00 August 30, 2006
  • Gulf News

Al Ain: The Zayed Central Library of the UAE University has set up a new section for special collections, such as rare books, course material and curriculum guides.

The section was inaugurated yesterday by Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, during UAEU's annual staff congregation.

Dr Husam Mohammad Sultan Al Ulama, Dean of the University Libraries, said the new section includes dedicated collection on the UAE.

He said the section is mainly located in Zayed Central Library but has smaller sections in branch libraries at Al Maqam, Al Jimi, Al Muwaiji and the Islamic Institute of the university.

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