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BA Launches the Online Version of MARC 21 Format for Classification Data in Arabic

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina launches the fifth and final online version of MARC 21 Formats ; namely MARC 21 Format for Classification Data in Arabic. MARC 21 Format for Classification Data carries classification information, with a special focus on classification schemes that are enhanced to ...

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2018 Edition of "La Nuit des Idées" at the BA

Within the framework of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina’s conscious effort in intellectually countering extremism and terrorism, Dr. Mostafa el Feki, Director of the BA, is going to inaugurate an international and intellectual evening of debate that revolves around the theme of “Imagination and ...

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BA Launches the Online Version of MARC 21 Format for Holdings Data in Arabic

The BA has launched the online version of MARC 21 Format for Holdings Data in Arabic. The publication communicates holdings information for single-part, multipart, and serial items. The Arabic online version is accessible from the Arabic Library Standards website . It is a free version that ...

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BA to Close on Christmas Day

The BA will be closing its doors to the public on Sunday, 7 January 2018 for Christmas. Regular working hours will resume on Monday, 8 January 2018. ...

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Embassies of Knowledge Hold Workshops on Media Work

The BA Embassies of Knowledge held workshops and seminars over two weeks to train young participants and introduce them to the various fields of media work, including broadcasting and journalism. The workshops were held concurrently at all Embassies of Knowledge located across 20 governorates ...

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