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The Library as a Forum for Freedom of Expression

Today, the Library again showed why it became such a beacon for freedom of expression. In this case, former employees of the Library, who were transferred with their civil service positions to other government departments, picketed asking that they be returned to the library, accusing us of having ...

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The Will of the People Saved the BA

In light of the current situation in Egypt, CNN interviewed Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Library of Alexandria. He described how both opponents and supporters in Egypt’s protests, together with the BA staff, joined hands in protecting the Library. Walking with CNN’s Reporter Nic Robertson ...

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Director’s Statement to Our friends Around the World: The Events in Egypt

The world has witnessed an unprecedented popular action in the streets of Egypt, led by Egypt’s youth with their justified demands for more freedom, more democracy, lower prices for necessities and more employment opportunities. Youth demanded immediate and far-reaching changes. This was met by ...

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Celebrating the 75^th Birthday of Farouq Shousha

The BA holds a Celebration for Poet Farouq Shousha entitled “A Journey of Creativity” on Saturday, 29 January 2011, attended by a number of Egyptian intellectuals and poets interested in poetry and Arabic language. The Opening Session includes speeches by Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the ...

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El-Mekharbesheen in a Play Reading

The Reference Services Unit is holding its monthly play reading in Arabic on Wednesday, 26 January 2011. Participants will read El-Mekharbesheen (The Disgraceful) by Khairy Shalaby . The play is set in a small traditional café along the high way where different sorts of people gather to get some ...

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