HQ Function

Serves as the primary and central hub for all its operations, including library services, museum exhibitions, research activities, cultural events, educational programs, and administrative functions.

Notable Features:

Iconic disc-shaped, tilted design by Snøhetta architects, a vast granite exterior wall carved with characters from 120 different human scripts, a sunlit main reading room spanning 20,000 square meters under a glass-paneled roof, a Planetarium, multiple specialized museums (Antiquities, Manuscripts, Sadat), art galleries, and a state-of-the-art conference center.

Work Culture:

A scholarly, collaborative, and multicultural environment dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of knowledge, fostering research, innovation, and public engagement. Employees are often passionate about culture, history, and education.

HQ Significance:

A global symbol of learning, cultural revival, and international cooperation. It stands as a testament to Egypt's rich heritage and its commitment to future intellectual pursuits, acting as a bridge between past and present, and East and West.

Values Reflected in HQ: Openness to knowledge from all cultures, freedom of thought and expression, dialogue, tolerance, preservation of heritage, and fostering creativity and innovation.

Location:

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina supports a global presence through extensive international collaborations with libraries, academic institutions, and cultural organizations worldwide. It hosts numerous international conferences and events, promotes digital access to its collections globally, and participates in international initiatives for heritage preservation and intercultural dialogue. Its digital projects, such as the Digital Assets Repository (DAR), make its resources accessible to a global audience.

Street Address:

Al Azaritah WA Ash Shatebi, Qism Bab Sharqi

City:

Alexandria

State/Province:

Alexandria Governorate

Country:

Egypt