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Kenyon Institute, Jerusalem

The Kenyon Institute library contains over 10,000 volumes and over 100 periodicals, many of which have substantial runs. There is also a large collection of historical maps and site plans, many of which are not readily available elsewhere.

The library’s main strengths lie in the following areas:

• Jerusalem’s archaeological, architectural and social history

• The early Christian, Byzantine, early Islamic, Crusader, Medieval, Mamluk, post-Medieval and Ottoman periods across the Near East

• Historical travelogues of the Holy Land

• Biblical studies and ancient Near Eastern religion

• Arabic, Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic, Akkadian, Ugaritic, ancient Egyptian and Phoenician texts

The periodical collections focus mainly on archaeology and Biblical studies, with some concentration also on Islamic studies.

The library’s collection policy takes account of the other substantial library holdings across Jerusalem. Within easy walking distance of the Institute are the Mount Scopus campus of the Hebrew University, the Albright Institute of Archaeological Research, the Ecole Biblique, the German Protestant Institute of Archaeology; and the Rockefeller Museum. Kenyon Institute staff will happily provide residents with contact details and opening hours for as many of the city’s research facilities as possible.

The Kenyon Institute library is open 24 hours to residents. Opening hours for non-residents are 9.30am to 4.30pm on Sunday-Thursday.

Non-residents are welcome to arrange extended usage of the library with the Research Officer or Scholar. Books cannot be borrowed from the library, but photocopies can be made at a small price. The library contains network points for computers, and is also covered by a wireless network.