AUC Rare Books and Special Collections Library

26/05/2026

Visiting the Rare Books and Special Collections Library: by appointment. Write to: [email protected]

📚🚧 The library is temporarily closed as renovation and construction work continues.

While the physical space is being transformed, many library services remain available online.

For updates on operations, study spaces, services, and access information, please visit:
library.aucegypt.edu/renovation

Thank you for your patience while we build a better library experience.

14/04/2026

Happy Easter!

Long before today’s Easter tables, the foundations of Egyptian food culture were already taking shape.
This book explores the culinary traditions of ancient Egypt, featuring heritage dishes traditionally prepared to celebrate Easter.

10/04/2026

Ever tried to find an important document and couldn't locate it? 😅 That's exactly why Records & Information Management exists!

Good records management means:
✅ Quick access to the information you need
✅ Protection of sensitive data
✅ Compliance with legal & institutional requirements
✅ Peace of mind for everyone on campus

We're here to make information work for you, not against you.

03/04/2026

It's RIM Month!
This week, we're shining a spotlight on something that keeps AUC running smoothly behind the scenes: Records & Information Management! 📂✨
Whether it's commencement programs from 20 years ago, university policy, or committee meeting minutes, every record matters. And the AUC Records Management team is here to make sure they're organized, accessible, and protected.

Stay tuned all month as we share tips, resources, and ways we can help YOU!

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02/04/2026

02/04/2026

Today we wear blue in support of World Autism Awareness Day.
At AUC Library, we believe every mind brings a unique way of seeing, learning, and imagining. Diversity in thinking strengthens our community and enriches every space we share.

Let’s celebrate understanding, acceptance, and inclusion. 💙

18/03/2026

🌙✨ Eid Mubarak! ✨🌙

As we celebrate the joyous occasion of Eid al-Fitr, we hope you had a truly blessed and peaceful Ramadan filled with reflection, gratitude, and togetherness. May this Eid bring happiness, health, and prosperity to you and your loved ones.

📚 Library Holiday Closure Notice
Please note that the Library will be closed during the Eid holidays from Thursday, 19 March to Monday, 23 March 2026.

We will resume our services on Tuesday, 24 March, with the following hours:
🕣 Daily: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
🕣 Mondays: 8:30 AM – 7:45 PM
🚫 Fridays & Saturdays: Closed

We look forward to welcoming you back after the holidays.
Eid Mubarak once again! 🌙

15/03/2026

😄 Smile with Toughan! Eid Edition
Eid shopping plans underway? Take a step back in time with this delightful caricature, where a couple studies a clothing sale list, and the prices might just leave you smiling (or wishing we could shop in that decade again!).
From elegant pieces to everyday essentials, the list captures a humorous snapshot of fashion and the changing times. What caught your eye first: the styles, the handwriting, or those unforgettable prices?

08/03/2026

Celebrating the AUC Pioneers on International Women's Day! 👩‍🎓👩‍⚕️👩‍🌾👩‍🍳👩‍🏫👩‍🏭👩‍💼👩‍🔬👩‍🎨👩‍✈️👩‍⚖️
The RBSCL archives are a testament to the Egyptian and regional women who defied the odds. From the early twentieth-century pioneers documented in our University Archives to the groundbreaking social scientists in the Marie Assaad oral history or Aziza Hussein collection, the RBSCL is a treasure trove of female intellectual brilliance.
Check out the interview with Marie Assaad, the renowned activist for community development and women’s rights in Egypt and AUC alumna: https://digitalcollections.aucegypt.edu/digital/collection/p15795coll17/id/477/rec/1

08/03/2026

🌸Celebrating Women, Their Voices, and Their Stories:
On International Women's Day, we celebrate the strength, achievements, and resilience of women everywhere.
From early calls for education to modern discussions on empowerment and social justice, books have long been at the heart of the conversation about women’s rights. Through the pages of these books, generations of writers, activists, and thinkers have documented struggles, shared visions, and inspired change.
The AUC Library preserves many of these voices in its book collection that reflect the evolving story of women’s rights across cultures and time.
Check out these book covers that offer just a glimpse into a rich body of material waiting to be explored📖