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Arabic Language & Literature

Explore resources related to Arabic Language, Literature, and Culture

Books at UA

Looking for a book on the shelves? Search through Scout or directly through the libraries' catalog to browse print holdings.

Each record of a book will have a call number that corresponds to the book's location in Gorgas, McLure, Rodgers, Bruno, Hoole, or the Archival Facility. 

How to Find a Book

Books at Other Libraries

Library of Congress Call Numbers

Most Arabic studies books are found in the PJ6001-7976 call number ranges. 

  • PJ6073-7144: Language
  • PJ6690-6697: Ancient Arabic
  • PJ6701-6901: Modern Arabic dialects
  • PJ6950-7144: South Arabian
  • PJ6950-6981: Ancient
  • PJ7051-7144: Modern
  • PJ7501-8517: Arabic literature
  • PJ7695.8-7976: Individual authors or works 

E-Books

The library provides access to thousands of electronic books in every discipline and subject area. There are multiple ways to view and e-book. You can access e-books via PDF or e-pub format in your web browser. Or you can check them out by downloading them to your computer or mobile device for offline access. 

You can also view e-books through various content providers below. 

Need a refresher on how to access and download e-books on your device? Watch the following tutorial on how to "check out" e-books using Adobe Digital Editions.