Libraries

Department Libraries

The MELC Department is fortunate to have multiple departmental libraries containing collections that support teaching and research. These libraries are non-circulating. Learn more about these libraries below.

David Stronach Library of Middle Eastern Archaeology

Baer-Keller Library of Egyptology

Cuneiform Studies Library & Seminar Room

Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, and Turkish Library

Middle Eastern & Near Eastern Studies Librarian

Mohamed Hamed

Office hours:

Every Tuesday: 10–12PM in the MELC Dept. (254 Social Sciences Building - lounge). Starting from Sept. 8, 2026
Every Wednesday: 2-4PM at 350 Stephens Hall (the Library of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies). Starting from Sept. 9, 2026.

Click here for the MELC subject library guide!