Aga Khan Library

In 2014, the Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) and the Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations – Aga Khan University (AKU-ISMC) established one joint library instead of retaining the two separate libraries that had existed hitherto - offering nowadays also an amazing online catalogue for consultation.

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Ismaili Special Collections Unit

IIS holds a significant repository of special collections related to the heritage of Ismaili communities and that of other Muslim traditions.

The recent launch of a new online Catalogue for Special Collection opens up to the public a fantastic opportunity for discovery.

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