The Middle East & Islamic Studies collections offer one of North America’s most robust research resources, spanning the Middle East, North Africa, and the broader Islamic world from antiquity to the present. With extensive holdings in Arabic, Persian, Turkish and many other vernacular languages, as well as rich collections in English and European languages, the collection supports research fields ranging from religion, art and literature to politics, architecture, and science. From rare manuscripts and early printed works to cutting‑edge digital acquisitions and multimedia material, these resources empower interdisciplinary inquiry into the complexities of Muslim societies, historical and contemporary.