Only little is known about the book culture of Tunis, although the city had been a centre for teaching and learning throughout Ḥafṣid rule in Ifrīqiya (c.

The Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences, comprising of seven volumes, now in its fourth edition, compiles the contributions of major researchers an

This pioneering volume of essays explores the destruction of great libraries since ancient times and examines the intellectual, political and cultural consequen

Vols. for 1971- include annual reports and statistical summaries.

Issue for 1898/99 has historical sketch for 1855-1900.