The library of the OIB is a research and reference library. It provides a collection of books, journals and newspapers that comprises more than 140.000 volumes and in addition more than 16.000 electronic resources that are accessible within OIB network.
The collection includes Arabic text editions as well as scholarly literature related to Near and Middle Eastern studies in Arabic and many Western languages. The historical reading room offers reference works for scholarly purposes and is equipped with electric outlets for laptop computers and with wireless internet access for registered users. The library serves as well as a social space for public events organized by the OIB. Additionally some computers are available to visitors for scholarly purposes only.
Regular opening hours:
Mon-Thu: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Circulation desk phone number: +961 (0)1 359235
Contact: oib-bib@orient-institut.org
Dear Library Users,
The OIB Library is currently closed until further notice.
We very much regret that we can currently not work on site.
The Library Team is in any case available remotely.
If you need any request, please send us a mail (oib-bib@orient-institut.org) to figure out how we can support your needs.
Please consider that our library catalogues also contains many open access resources that can be accessed.
The Library Team
