The Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies Library is a cornerstone of the Institute’s academic and intellectual mission, housing over 7,000 volumes and more than 4,300 titles in Arabic and other languages.
The library covers a wide range of fields, including religious studies, Islamic and Christian thought, interfaith dialogue, and related humanities and social sciences. Its holdings have been carefully selected to meet the needs of specialized academic research.
Library Objectives
The Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies Library aims to support rigorous academic research, promote a culture of dialogue and religious understanding, and provide a specialized knowledge environment for researchers, students, and academics.
It also contributes to the production and dissemination of knowledge, in line with the Institute’s mission to promote shared human values and peaceful coexistence.
Library Services
The library offers a comprehensive suite of services that facilitate access to knowledge resources and foster scholarly interaction, including:
- Access to references and resources within the library in a quiet and conducive environment for research and study.
- Provision of an electronic catalog to facilitate efficient searching for and access to books and references.
- Provision of internet access to support research requirements. Academic Research –
- Providing guidance and assistance in using library resources –
- Organizing interactive activities, such as reading sessions, workshops, and scholarly meetings, to contribute to revitalizing cultural activity and promoting dialogue and knowledge exchange among library patrons.
Library Hours:
Sunday to Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Library Catalog
You can now browse our entire catalogue online.
Please Press Here: RIIFS Library Catalog
Contact
Samya Khalaf Kafafi
Head of the Library and Archive
Tel: 9626 516 4141 (Ex. 112)
E-mail: riifslibrary@riifs.org.
E-mail: samya.khalaf@riifs.org.